On November 2, 1989, a Cessna 182P (registration N58735) was involved in an aviation accident near Darlington, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND HIS ATTEMPT TO LAND THE AIRPLANE UNDER THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane collided with trees about two miles northeast of an uncontrolled airport while the pilot attempted a visual approach. The pilot held an expired student pilot certificate with no current solo endorsement.
Incident
The airplane was on a visual approach to an uncontrolled airport when it collided with trees approximately two miles northeast of the airport. The pilot had reported over the airport and indicated an intention to look for a hole in the cloud layer to descend through for a visual landing. Seconds later, the airplane crashed.
Pilot Information
The pilot was not certificated at the time of the accident. The pilot's student pilot certificate had expired, and there was no current solo endorsement on file.
Weather Conditions
The Unicom operator at the airport reported low ceiling and rain at the airport when the pilot was attempting the landing approach.
Investigation
The investigation did not disclose any mechanical problems with the airplane.
What happened in the 2 Nov 1989 Cessna 182P accident near Darlington, SC?
An airplane collided with trees about two miles northeast of an uncontrolled airport while the pilot attempted a visual approach. The pilot held an expired student pilot certificate with no current solo endorsement.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Nov 1989 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N58735, at Darlington, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND HIS ATTEMPT TO LAND THE AIRPLANE UNDER THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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