On May 30, 1993, a Cessna 182M (registration N91633) operated by Hunter, Louis P. was involved in an aviation accident near Hebbronville, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CIELING AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane departed an airport at approximately 0005 in clear weather. Witnesses reported weather moving in with a 500-foot overcast, observed the airplane descending and entering a left turn about 200 feet above ground. Post-crash fire damaged some components, but examined parts showed no anomalies.
Accident Overview
At approximately 0005, the airplane departed from an airport. According to a witness at the airport, the weather at the time of departure was clear with a lack of ceilings.
Witness Accounts
Three witnesses to the accident were interviewed. They stated that approximately ten minutes before the airplane flew over them, weather was moving in from the east-southeast, causing the sky to become dark with an overcast at about 500 feet. The witnesses observed the airplane traveling north and descending. When the airplane was approximately 200 feet above the ground, they saw it enter a left descending turn. This occurred about one minute prior to the aircraft's impact with the ground.
Component Examination
An examination was conducted on the airplane's components that were not destroyed by the post-crash fire. No anomalies were found that would have contributed to the accident.
What happened in the 30 May 1993 Cessna 182M accident near Hebbronville, TX?
An airplane departed an airport at approximately 0005 in clear weather. Witnesses reported weather moving in with a 500-foot overcast, observed the airplane descending and entering a left turn about 200 feet above ground. Post-crash fire damaged some components, but examined parts showed no anomalies.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 May 1993 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N91633, operated by Hunter, Louis P., at Hebbronville, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CIELING AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
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