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May 31, 1993 · Cessna 180 · N2790X
Davenport, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Davenport, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2790X
Operator
Boe Kenneth G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA233
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL FROM A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH SOME ICE PLANTS. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PILOT INITIATED AN IMMEDIATE CLIMB TO ARREST THE BEGINNING GROUND LOOP. THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, BUT STALLED. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AFTER IT SETTLED INTO THE ICE PLANTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL TO AVOID THE HIGH VEGETATION. FACTORS RELATING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN THE CLIMB AIRSPEED AND THE INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL FROM A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT AIRSTRIP THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH SOME ICE PLANTS. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PILOT INITIATED AN IMMEDIATE CLIMB TO ARREST THE BEGINNING GROUND LOOP. THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, BUT STALLED. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AFTER IT SETTLED INTO THE ICE PLANTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2790X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoe Kenneth G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO