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May 27, 2012 · Cessna 182 N · N287TC
Fowlerville, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
May 27, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Fowlerville, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 182 N
Tail Number
N287TC
Operator
Capital City Skydiving
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN12IA385
The commercial pilot was maneuvering around clouds during a skydiving operation when the airplane abruptly made a steep bank to the left and continued to dive. He made control corrections to recover the airplane and soon after landed uneventfully. The pilot believed that he hit a patch of turbulence that caused the airplane to maneuver in such a manner. A postflight examination revealed wrinkles in the top skin of the airplane’s wings, which was later determined to be minor damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was maneuvering around clouds during a skydiving operation when the airplane abruptly made a steep bank to the left and continued to dive. He made control corrections to recover the airplane and soon after landed uneventfully. The pilot believes that he hit a patch of turbulence that caused the airplane to maneuver in such a manner. The pilot was a new skydiving pilot and was inexperienced with flying an airplane loaded with jumpers. The post incident examination revealed minor damage to the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMaple Grove Airport (3nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3050 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 N
Tail NumberN287TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorCapital City Skydiving
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:57