20211207020909A

On December 7, 2021, at approximately 2124 eastern time, a 1956 Cessna 182, with registration N5776B was destroyed upon impact with terrain. The aircraft was operating under the provisions of title 14 code of federal regulations part 91. The pilot was the sole person onboard and sustained fatal injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. A METAR issued for ktbr at 2115 on December 7, 2021 indicated an overcast cloud deck with a ceiling of 600 feet AGL. ADS-B showed the aircraft departed Statesboro Bullock county airport (trb) runway 14 at 2121 and began a turn to south while climbing to 1000 ft MSL (813 feet AGL). Approximetly 1.8 miles south of the airport, the aircraft began a climbing 360 degree tighenting left turn to 1800 feet followed by a rapid descent which reached 8500 feet per minute to impact at 2124. Witnesses stated the engine sounded to be at full power. The initial ground scar indicated the aircraft impacted in a left wing low attitude. The propeller exhibited blade polishing, leading edge gouging and torsional twisting. An on-site engine inspection indicated valve continuity and no piston or cylinder damage. The muffler tail pipe separated on impact and was located in a grassy area with burning and discoloration to the grass beneath the tail pipe. The fuel selector was found with the both position selected. Flight control continuity was established. All major components were located in the debris path. An annual inspection was performed on October 15, 2021 at tach: 403.6 hours with a total airframe time of 9226.4 hours. The tachometer was severely damaged but appeared to indicate 443.4 at the time of the accident. During the records review, no entry was found for 91.411 altimeter/static system and 91.413 transponder checks. The pilot?s logbook was not found at the scene and family members were unable to locate it.