On November 17, 1985, a Cessna C182 (registration N5634B) operated by Michael Quill was involved in an aviation accident near Gardiner, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft on final approach encountered moderate to severe wind shear after extending full flaps, developed a sink rate, and despite adding power, contacted power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact, nosing over.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was on final approach when the pilot reported encountering turbulence upon entering the traffic pattern. He continued onto the final approach segment at a height he described as normal, and he extended the flaps to the full position. Immediately after selecting full flaps, the aircraft encountered moderate to severe wind shear. As a result, a sink rate developed. The pilot applied power in an effort to stop the descent. Despite the power addition, the aircraft made contact with overhead power lines. After contacting the power lines, the aircraft descended in an uncontrolled trajectory and struck the ground. Following the ground impact, the aircraft nosed over.
What happened in the 17 Nov 1985 Cessna C182 accident near Gardiner, NY?
An aircraft on final approach encountered moderate to severe wind shear after extending full flaps, developed a sink rate, and despite adding power, contacted power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact, nosing over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Nov 1985 involved a Cessna C182, registration N5634B, operated by Michael Quill, at Gardiner, NY.
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