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August 17, 1994 · Cessna 170B · N8339A
Redmond, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Redmond, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8339A
Operator
Frank Richard E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA216
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AIRPLANE FLOATED DOWN THE RUNWAY AND EVENTUALLY LANDED LONG ON THE DIRT STRIP. THE PILOT APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE TRAVELED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDED WITH A TREE STUMP AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Full Narrative
On August 16, 1994, at 2010 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 170B, N8339A, landed long on a private dirt strip near Redmond, Oregon. The airplane ran off the runway and nosed over. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight had originated from Pendleton, Oregon, on August 16, 1994, at 1835, for the personal flight. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane floated down the runway and eventually touched down long on the 1,700 foot dirt airstrip. The pilot applied heavy braking, however, the airplane travelled off the end of the runway, collided with a tree stump and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 PDT
Nearest AirportFreight Wagon (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8339A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrank Richard E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO