No fatalities

Corpus Christi Airport Training Flight Accident (52-5786)

Corpus Christi, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 18, 1982, a Convair C-131 Samaritan (registration 52-5786) operated by United States Coast Guard - USCG was involved in an aviation accident near Corpus Christi, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft conducting a local training flight at Corpus Christi Airport veered off runway 10R after a hard landing in foggy conditions. All eight crew members evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context The accident involved an aircraft that was conducting a local training flight at Corpus Christi Airport. The flight was in progress when the crew initiated an approach under reduced visibility caused by foggy conditions. ## Runway Departure and Damage During the approach, the aircraft made a hard landing on runway 10R. Immediately upon touchdown, the aircraft went out of control and veered off the runway before coming to rest. The impact and subsequent departure from the runway resulted in damage that rendered the aircraft beyond repair. ## Crew Evacuation All eight crew members on board the aircraft evacuated safely following the incident. No injuries were reported in the source material.