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July 3, 1993 · Cessna 177 · N30248
Akron, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Akron, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N30248
Operator
Peterson Richard L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA073
AN AIRPORT ADVISORY INDICATED THE WINDS WERE FROM 230 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS AND GUSTING. THE PILOT MADE HIS LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 29, USING A SLIP TECHNIQUE. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. WHILE FLYING IN GROUND EFFECT, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT, WENT DOWN A HILL AND THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE, AND CAME TO REST ON A SERVICE ROAD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.
Full Narrative
AN AIRPORT ADVISORY INDICATED THE WINDS WERE FROM 230 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS AND GUSTING. THE PILOT MADE HIS LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 29, USING A SLIP TECHNIQUE. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. WHILE FLYING IN GROUND EFFECT, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT, WENT DOWN A HILL AND THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE, AND CAME TO REST ON A SERVICE ROAD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportWashington County (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN30248
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeterson Richard L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT