Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Fowlerville, MI — 2012-05-27

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Date
2012-05-27
Location
Fowlerville, MI, USA
Airport
65G
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N287TC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot was maneuvering around clouds during a skydiving operation when the airplane abruptly made a steep bank to the left and continued to dive. He made control corrections to recover the airplane and soon after landed uneventfully. The pilot believed that he hit a patch of turbulence that caused the airplane to maneuver in such a manner. A postflight examination revealed wrinkles in the top skin of the airplane’s wings, which was later determined to be minor damage.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Maneuvering
  • Loss of Control While Maneuvering

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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