Casualties unknown

Pilot Lands on Short Dirt Road, Nose Over During Takeoff Abort (N58613)

Oasis, CA, US

On May 1, 1985, a Cessna 182P (registration N58613) was involved in an aviation accident near Oasis, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot landed a plane on a 350-foot dirt road to accommodate a passenger's request. After the passenger disembarked, the pilot attempted takeoff but the aircraft overran into sandy terrain and nosed over when aborting.

Incident Details

A pilot landed an aircraft on a 350-foot-long dirt road to fulfill a passenger's request to be transported close to the destination. The passenger disembarked, and the pilot then attempted to take off on the same road.

Sequence of Events

During the takeoff roll, the aircraft became airborne in ground effect, climbed approximately 5 feet, then settled back onto the road. The aircraft continued beyond the end of the road, entering sandy terrain. The pilot realized the aircraft would not accelerate in the sand and aborted the takeoff. As the aircraft slowed to a stop, it nosed over.

Outcome

The aircraft nosed over after aborting the takeoff in the sandy terrain. The source does not specify injuries, damage, or further details about the aircraft or occupants.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 May 1985 Cessna 182P accident near Oasis, CA?

A pilot landed a plane on a 350-foot dirt road to accommodate a passenger's request. After the passenger disembarked, the pilot attempted takeoff but the aircraft overran into sandy terrain and nosed over when aborting.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 May 1985 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N58613, at Oasis, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36503. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.