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April 16, 1993 · Cessna 182N · N71131
Anacortes, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anacortes, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N71131
Operator
Skeith Maurice D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA097
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SHORT GRAVEL AIRSTRIP IN STRONG TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE CENTER OF THE STRIP, BOUNCED TWICE, AND THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, MUSHED BACK ONTO THE GROUND, VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, IMPACTED A DITCH AND A PARKED CAR BESIDE THE STRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PIC WHEN HE SELECTED THE WRONG RUNWAY, FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, INADVERTENTLY STALLED THE ACFT ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE LANDING, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER THE AIRCRAFT MUSHED BACK ONTO THE STRIP. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A SHORT GRAVEL AIRSTRIP IN STRONG TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE CENTER OF THE STRIP, BOUNCED TWICE, AND THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, MUSHED BACK ONTO THE GROUND, VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY, IMPACTED A DITCH AND A PARKED CAR BESIDE THE STRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PDT
Nearest AirportDecatur Shores (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length2550 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN71131
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkeith Maurice D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 16 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC