The airplane impacted Runway 23 at 1211 Pacific time, shortly after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and sole occupant sustained serious injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplanes takeoff roll and initial climb appeared normal. When the airplane reached about 100 feet agl, the nose pitched down and remained in this attitude until impact. The airplane came to rest approximately 700 feet from the end of Runway 23.
January 11, 2007, San Diego, Calif., Cessna TR182
The airplane impacted Runway 23 at 1211 Pacific time, shortly after takeoff. The Commercial pilot and sole occupant sustained serious injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplanes takeoff roll and initial climb appeared normal. When the airplane reached about 100 feet agl, the nose pitched down and remained in this attitude until impact.
Key Takeaways:
- A commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and their airplane was substantially damaged after impacting Runway 23 shortly after takeoff.
- Under visual conditions, the airplane's nose pitched down at approximately 100 feet above ground level and remained in that attitude until impact.
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