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October 8, 1993 · Cessna CE-180 · N2245C

King Salmon, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Cessna CE-180
Tail Number
N2245C
Operator
White Edward
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA010

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ELECTED TO LAND ON AN OLD OIL COMPANY AIRSTRIP THAT HAD BEEN PLOWED. THE AIRSTRIP WAS 10,000 FEET LONG AND 200 FEET WIDE. HE DECIDED TO USE ONLY THE SOUTHEASTERN 2000 FEET. HE MADE 6 OVER FLIGHTS OF THE AIRSTRIP AND DID NOT SEE ANY BERMS ON THE SOUTHEAST END OF THE AIRSTRIP. UPON TOUCHDOWN THE AIRPLANE'S LANDING GEAR STRUCK A BERM AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE BERM ON THE AIRSTRIP.

Full Narrative

On October 8, 1993, at 1300 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 180 airplane, registered to Cranford Aviation of King Salmon, Alaska, and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, struck a berm on landing and nosed over. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, last departed King Salmon, and the destination was the field site located 55 miles southeast of King Salmon. A visual flight rules flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the Pilot-in-Command and his passenger were not injured. According to the Pilot-in-Command, after landing and during the rollout, the airplane's main landing gear struck a berm and the airplane nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway15
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna CE-180
Tail NumberN2245C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWhite Edward
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data