Casualties unknown

Witness and Passenger Describe Erratic Flight After Takeoff (N6597H)

Roopville, GA, US

On July 10, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N6597H) operated by Orr Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Roopville, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After takeoff, an aircraft performed sudden steep turns with power changes, then shook and lost altitude, according to a witness and the passenger.

Events Described by Witness

According to a witness on the ground, shortly after the aircraft departed, it initiated a left turn that suddenly steepened. The aircraft then returned to a wings-level attitude, and a reduction in engine power was heard. Subsequently, the aircraft again rolled into a left turn, and the witness heard an increase in power. The left bank suddenly increased again, accompanied by a reduction in power.

Passenger Account

The aircraft passenger reported that the airplane felt as if it were veering left as the pilot began to level off. The passenger further described the aircraft as shaking or wobbling, after which it began to lose altitude.

Sequence of Events

Based on the witness and passenger statements, the flight after takeoff involved multiple left turns with abrupt changes in bank angle, alternating power reductions and increases, and a shaking sensation followed by a descent. No further details about the outcome or cause are available from the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jul 1983 Cessna 152 accident near Roopville, GA?

After takeoff, an aircraft performed sudden steep turns with power changes, then shook and lost altitude, according to a witness and the passenger.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jul 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6597H, operated by Orr Aviation, at Roopville, GA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43580. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.