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March 17, 1991 · Cessna 140 · N2455N
Pullman, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pullman, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N2455N
Operator
Charles F Roper
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA068
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 140 STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED WAKE TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED A RECOVERY, BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED A HARD LANDING, COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, RESULTING IN A GROUND-LOOP TO THE RIGHT. A SWEARINGEN COMMUTER AIRCRAFT HAD LANDED ON THE RUNWAY A FEW MINUTES EARLIER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE SHORTLY BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 140 STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED WAKE TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED A RECOVERY, BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED A HARD LANDING, COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, RESULTING IN A GROUND-LOOP TO THE RIGHT. A SWEARINGEN COMMUTER AIRCRAFT HAD LANDED ON THE RUNWAY A FEW MINUTES EARLIER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:53 PST
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Reg. (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6731 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN2455N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles F Roper
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT