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May 27, 1990 · Cessna 182 · N71818
Rich Hill, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Rich Hill, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N71818
Operator
Redenbaugh Thomas
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA178
THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A SOFT, MUDDY, PRIVATE SOD STRIP, IN A GUSTING CROSSWIND, THE ACFT HIT NOSE FIRST. THE NOSE GEAR SHEERED OFF, AND THE ACFT SLID ON ITS NOSE ROCKING FROM WING TO WING UNTIL IT STOPPED.
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THE PVT PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A SOFT, MUDDY, PRIVATE SOD STRIP, IN A GUSTING CROSSWIND, THE ACFT HIT NOSE FIRST. THE NOSE GEAR SHEERED OFF, AND THE ACFT SLID ON ITS NOSE ROCKING FROM WING TO WING UNTIL IT STOPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRICHHILL (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN71818
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRedenbaugh Thomas
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT