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December 25, 1982 · Cessna T337G · N15U
Pampa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 25, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pampa, TX
Aircraft
Cessna T337G
Tail Number
N15U
Operator
Donald J Zumsten Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW83LA071
THE PLT STATED HE RAN THE BATTERY DOWN WHILE TRYING TO START THE ENGS. AFTER OBTAINING A BATTERY CHARGER & A LONG EXTENSION CORD HE CHARGED THE BATTERY & WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGS. WHILE HE WAS RETURNING THE CHARGER TO THE HANGAR THE ACFT ROLLED INTO A LOADING DOCK. HE STATED THAT HE HAD SET THE BRAKES THE NIGHT BEFORE.
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THE PLT STATED HE RAN THE BATTERY DOWN WHILE TRYING TO START THE ENGS. AFTER OBTAINING A BATTERY CHARGER & A LONG EXTENSION CORD HE CHARGED THE BATTERY & WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGS. WHILE HE WAS RETURNING THE CHARGER TO THE HANGAR THE ACFT ROLLED INTO A LOADING DOCK. HE STATED THAT HE HAD SET THE BRAKES THE NIGHT BEFORE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportPerry Lefors (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T337G
Tail NumberN15U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald J Zumsten Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-C · Reciprocating · 225
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:00