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September 20, 1992 · Cessna 180 · N3288D
Avalon, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Avalon, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N3288D
Operator
Agustin B Reyes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA394
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS 'STILL HIGH' WHEN HE FLARED FOR A LANDING AND THE AIRPLANE DROPPED TO THE RUNWAY ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE LEFT TIRE BURST AND THE LEFTMAIN LANDING GEAR THEN COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS 'STILL HIGH' WHEN HE FLARED FOR A LANDING AND THE AIRPLANE DROPPED TO THE RUNWAY ON THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE LEFT TIRE BURST AND THE LEFTMAIN LANDING GEAR THEN COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 PDT
Nearest AirportCatalina Island (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length3240 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN3288D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAgustin B Reyes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J1B · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO