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September 11, 1992 · Cessna 140 · N1482T
Vancouver, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N1482T
Operator
Mcdaniel Jacob H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA201
THE STUDENT PILOT OF THE CESSNA 140 ALLOWED HIS AIRSPEED TO GET TOO LOW WHILE ON SHORT FINAL. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING IN ROUGH TERRAIN JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD. AS A RESULT OF THE HARD LANDING, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND (CFI). FACTORS INCLUDE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT OF THE CESSNA 140 ALLOWED HIS AIRSPEED TO GET TOO LOW WHILE ON SHORT FINAL. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING IN ROUGH TERRAIN JUST SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD. AS A RESULT OF THE HARD LANDING, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportEvergreen Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN1482T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcdaniel Jacob H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC