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September 8, 1990 · Cessna 182P · N5249C
Lummi Island, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lummi Island, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N5249C
Operator
Pete Buma
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA179
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 182P DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE AIRFIELD WHERE HE WAS LANDING HAD AN UP GRADE AND A DIP IN IT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE WHEN CROSSING THE DIP, AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL AFTER IT TOUCHED DOWN A SECOND TIME, WHEN HE USED HARD BRAKE APPLICATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AFTER LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 182P DID NOT REALIZE THAT THE AIRFIELD WHERE HE WAS LANDING HAD AN UP GRADE AND A DIP IN IT. AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE WHEN CROSSING THE DIP, AND THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL AFTER IT TOUCHED DOWN A SECOND TIME, WHEN HE USED HARD BRAKE APPLICATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportLummi Island (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length1650 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN5249C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPete Buma
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC