On September 23, 1982, a Cessna 172M (registration N20516) operated by Texas A&m Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near College Station, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A stolen aircraft crashed while attempting to land on runway 16 at a dark, unlighted airport in College Station, Texas, after the pilot admitted to being too high and fast on approach.
What happened
The accident occurred during nighttime operations at an unlighted airport in College Station, Texas. The aircraft was attempting to land on runway 16 when it crashed. The pilot later stated that he was too high and fast on the final approach. During the landing sequence, both the propeller and the nose gear struck the runway surface simultaneously. Following this impact, the aircraft slid off the runway.
The investigation
Investigators determined that the aircraft had been stolen by the pilot prior to the accident. No mechanical failures were reported as contributing factors in the narrative provided.
What happened in the 23 Sept 1982 Cessna 172M accident near College Station, TX?
A stolen aircraft crashed while attempting to land on runway 16 at a dark, unlighted airport in College Station, Texas, after the pilot admitted to being too high and fast on approach.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Sept 1982 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N20516, operated by Texas A&m Flying Club, at College Station, TX.
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