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July 25, 1998 · Cessna 195B · N2125C
Ashland, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ashland, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 195B
Tail Number
N2125C
Operator
Matthew R Bond
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA149
The pilot stated that while he was performing a touch-and-go landing he landed with an excessive sink rate and the main landing gear collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On July 25, 1998, approximately 1210 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 195B, N2125C, sustained substantial damage after a hard landing at Ashland, Oregon, The private pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which had originated at Ashland, for a series of touch and go landings. No flight plan was filed and the pilot reported that the ELT actuated, but did not assist in locating the wreckage. The pilot stated that he landed with an excessive sink rate and the main landing gear collapsed. The NTSB 6120.1/2 form provided was unsigned.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 PDT
Nearest AirportASHLAND (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3603 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195B
Tail NumberN2125C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMatthew R Bond
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC