On June 28, 1985, a Cessna 182 (registration N200KH) operated by Star Charter was involved in an aviation accident near Pearsall, TX. 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.
A commercially rated certified flight instructor operating under Part 135 air taxi regulations encountered rapidly deteriorating weather conditions while circling his destination, forcing an emergency landing in a field.
What happened
A commercially rated certified flight instructor (CFI) initiated a flight under Part 135 air taxi operations. While approaching the intended destination, the pilot reported encountering deteriorating weather conditions. Specifically, rain clouds began to close in rapidly as he circled the area.
Anticipating that filing an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) clearance while airborne would not be feasible due to the sudden weather changes, the pilot made the decision to land in an open field nearby. During the landing attempt on wet crops, the aircraft nosed over.
What happened in the 28 Jun 1985 Cessna 182 accident near Pearsall, TX?
A commercially rated certified flight instructor operating under Part 135 air taxi regulations encountered rapidly deteriorating weather conditions while circling his destination, forcing an emergency landing in a field.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1985 involved a Cessna 182, registration N200KH, operated by Star Charter, at Pearsall, TX.
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