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December 17, 1990 · Cessna 182-E · N3017Y
Anacortes, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Anacortes, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182-E
Tail Number
N3017Y
Operator
West Isle Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA035
THE PILOT LANDED ON A SHORT WET GRASS AIRSTRIP IN STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND WX CONDITIONS AND LOST CONTROL DURING GRND ROLL. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PIC TO LAND ON A SHORT GRASS AIRSTRIP IN STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED ON A SHORT WET GRASS AIRSTRIP IN STRONG GUSTY TAILWIND WX CONDITIONS AND LOST CONTROL DURING GRND ROLL. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 PST
Nearest AirportSinclair Island (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182-E
Tail NumberN3017Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWest Isle Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 18 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC