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December 15, 1982 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · N45EV
Muskegon, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Muskegon, MI
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail Number
N45EV
Operator
Elzinga & Volicers
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA051
THE PILOT DESCENDED BELOW HIS ALTITUDE AND STRUCK TREES APPROXIMATELY 4.7 MILES SOUTH OF HIS DESTINATION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO FLY AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED DOWN THE RUNWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 3000 FEET BEFORE DEPARTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE PILOT DESCENDED BELOW HIS ALTITUDE AND STRUCK TREES APPROXIMATELY 4.7 MILES SOUTH OF HIS DESTINATION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO FLY AND THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN THE AIRCRAFT SKIDDED DOWN THE RUNWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 3000 FEET BEFORE DEPARTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 EST
Nearest AirportMUSKEGON (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-20
Tail NumberN45EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorElzinga & Volicers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE-331-1-151 · Turboprop · 705
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg