On December 9, 1982, a Cessna 182B (registration N4718S) operated by Miracle Strip Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Huntsville, AL. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft collided with trees during a landing approach in instrument meteorological conditions on a dark night. The pilot, who filed a VFR flight plan, continued the approach and landed despite damage. No injuries were reported.
Incident Details
The aircraft was on a landing approach when it collided with trees under instrument meteorological conditions on a dark night. Although the aircraft sustained damage in the collision, the pilot managed to continue the approach and complete the landing. No injuries were sustained.
Flight Plan and Conditions
The pilot had filed a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan. The approach was made in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with limited visibility. No visual approach slope indicator (VASI) was available at the airport.
Airport and Pilot Background
The airport where the incident occurred has an elevation of 630 feet. The pilot normally operates from an airport at an elevation of 22 feet, indicating a significant difference in terrain altitude.
What happened in the 9 Dec 1982 Cessna 182B accident near Huntsville, AL?
An aircraft collided with trees during a landing approach in instrument meteorological conditions on a dark night. The pilot, who filed a VFR flight plan, continued the approach and landed despite damage. No injuries were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Dec 1982 Cessna 182B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Dec 1982 involved a Cessna 182B, registration N4718S, operated by Miracle Strip Aviation, at Huntsville, AL.
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