At 18:59 CDT, a Cessna 182A jump plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Coulter Field Airport. The pilot and four parachutists were killed. Witnesses said the airplane climbed to about 300 to 400 feet agl, then banked right and nosed down. One witness said the aircraft made one complete turn before it descended from his view. The engine was sent to the manufacturer for a detailed examination.
Sept. 18, Bryan, Texas / Cessna 182
At 18:59 CDT, a Cessna 182A jump plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Coulter Field Airport. The pilot and four parachutists were killed. Witnesses said the airplane climbed to about 300 to 400 feet agl, then banked right and nosed down. One witness said the aircraft made one complete turn before it descended from his view. The engine was sent to the manufacturer for a detailed examination....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 182A jump plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff from Coulter Field Airport.
- All five occupants, including the pilot and four parachutists, were killed in the accident.
- Witnesses observed the aircraft climb to 300-400 feet, then bank right, nose down, and descend rapidly.
- The engine was sent to the manufacturer for a detailed examination as part of the investigation.
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