Cessna 182Q accident near Midland, Texas, April 16, 1987
On April 16, 1987, a Cessna 182Q, registered N95610, was substantially damaged in an accident near Midland, Texas (Ryan Field). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 16, 1987
- Place
- Midland, Texas · Ryan Field · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182Q · all 182Qs on the register
- Registration
- N95610 · no longer on the register · serial 18266579
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
ON APRIL 15, 1987, AT APPROXIMATLY 1910 CDT, THE PRIVATE PILOT OF A CESSNA 182Q ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A 2650 FT DIRT RUNWAY NEAR MIDLAND, TX. WITNESS STATED SHE LANDED LONG AND FAST. THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN THE LEFT BRAKE LINE. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN AND WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A RATE OF CLIMB NECESSARY TO CLEAR A FENCE AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK THE FENCE CAUSING LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS 5012 FT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND ONE PASSENGER ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 843 hours in all; 533 in this make and model; 9 in the last 90 days; 745 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, August 4, 1986
- Maximum gross weight: 2,800 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 W (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Topat Ranches INC.
The flight
- Departed from: 77F Winters TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 18, 2,650 ft by 200 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 250° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:49 pm from SAT, 112 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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