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December 5, 1982 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N57423
Atkinson, NC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atkinson, NC
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N57423
Operator
Alvin E Debose
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA051
THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON A PRIVATE STRIP DUE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND BEGAN TO BACK TAXI ON THE RUNWAY WHEN THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WENT INTO A MUD HOLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP ON ITS NOSE MOMENTARILY, AND A STRONG GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT AND PUSHED IT OVER ON ITS BACK.
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THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON A PRIVATE STRIP DUE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND BEGAN TO BACK TAXI ON THE RUNWAY WHEN THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WENT INTO A MUD HOLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP ON ITS NOSE MOMENTARILY, AND A STRONG GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT AND PUSHED IT OVER ON ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportNewton Field (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN57423
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlvin E Debose
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter0