On June 30, 1984, a Cessna 182N (registration N92522) operated by Janice C. Berquist was involved in an aviation accident near Beaver City, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft landed at an uncontrolled airport and failed to slow down adequately, prompting the pilot to attempt a ground loop that resulted in damage when the plane struck a fence.
What happened
The aircraft was landed on an uncontrolled airport toward the north-northwest. After touchdown, it did not slow down adequately. According to the pilot, he elected to ground loop the aircraft rather than to continue off the end of the runway. During the attempted ground loop, the aircraft turned into a fence and was damaged. About 40 mi west at McCook, NE, the wind was from 150 deg at 12 kts.
The investigation
The pilot reported that he elected to ground loop the aircraft rather than to continue off the end of the runway. During the attempted ground loop, the aircraft turned into a fence and was damaged.
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a fence.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 30 Jun 1984 Cessna 182N accident near Beaver City, NE?
An aircraft landed at an uncontrolled airport and failed to slow down adequately, prompting the pilot to attempt a ground loop that resulted in damage when the plane struck a fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jun 1984 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92522, operated by Janice C. Berquist, at Beaver City, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collision with a fence.
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