Cessna 182M accident near Hebbronville, TX
On May 30, 1993, a Cessna 182M (airplane) was involved in an accident near Hebbronville, TX. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- May 30, 1993
- Place
- Hebbronville, TX
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182M · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 27.311°N, 98.681°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X12385
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT: On May 30, 1993, at approximately 0015 central daylight time, a Cessna 182M, N91633, was destroyed during a descending turn when it impacted terrain near Hebbronville, Texas. The non-instrument rated private pilot sustained fatal injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions developed through the area during the personal cross country flight. During interviews, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the investigator in charge, with witnesses the following information was revealed. The pilot had departed Hebbronville, Texas, at about 0005, at which time the weather was visual meteorological conditions. Along the flight planned route clouds were observed moving over the area from the east southeast. An overcast ceiling of 500 feet developed and the night was described as dark. Three witnesses observed the airplane traveling north and descending. They further observed the airplane flying at an estimated altitude of 200 feet above the ground and making a left turn approximately one minute prior to the ground impact. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION: The airplane impacted bushes six feet tall prior to ground impact. Parts and components were scattered on a heading of 020 degrees for approximately 465 feet. Broken limbs, pieces of the left wing, and pieces of the red navigation lens were located at the initial impact point. Numerous pieces of windshield and wing pieces were found 104 feet along the path. One propeller blade was located about 141 feet north of the initial impact point. Physical evidence of fuel and fire extended 124 feet fr
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CIELING AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
