On December 29, 1987, a Cessna 182C (registration N8819T) was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft bounced during touchdown and swerved off the runway, impacting a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch with no recovery attempt observed by witnesses.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. Witnesses on the ground observed the aircraft bounce upon initial touchdown on the runway. Following this bounce, the aircraft swerved off the side of the paved surface.
During a second contact with the ground, the aircraft veered sharply to the right. It then traveled through a ditch and struck a concrete culvert located within a drainage area. Witnesses noted that there was no audible application of power intended for recovery, nor any apparent attempt by the crew to execute a go-around maneuver after the initial bounce.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 29 Dec 1987 Cessna 182C accident near Las Vegas, NV?
An aircraft bounced during touchdown and swerved off the runway, impacting a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch with no recovery attempt observed by witnesses.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Dec 1987 involved a Cessna 182C, registration N8819T, at Las Vegas, NV.
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