Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over After Landing on Soft Cultivated Soybean Field (N84223)

Damascus, GA, US

On December 16, 1983, a Cessna 182P-SYLANE (registration N84223) was involved in an aviation accident near Damascus, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot renting an aircraft for an auction landing on a soybean field experienced a nose-over after the nose gear sank into freshly cultivated soft soil.

Incident Overview

A pilot who had rented an aircraft to fly to a farm for an auction encountered a landing incident in a soybean field. The pilot had previously inspected the intended landing area and considered it satisfactory for a landing. Upon arrival, the pilot landed the aircraft in the field.

Landing Sequence

The main landing gear touched down and rolled approximately 50 feet before the nose gear contacted the ground. The ground in the landing area had been freshly cultivated and was soft. As a result, the nose gear sank into the soft soil, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Outcome

The aircraft nosed over due to the nose gear sinking. No further details about injuries, damage, or other factors are available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Dec 1983 Cessna 182P-SYLANE accident near Damascus, GA?

A pilot renting an aircraft for an auction landing on a soybean field experienced a nose-over after the nose gear sank into freshly cultivated soft soil.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Dec 1983 involved a Cessna 182P-SYLANE, registration N84223, at Damascus, GA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45229. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.