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February 13, 1988 · Cessna 185E · CFCTO
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 185E
Tail Number
CFCTO
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA109
THE CANADIAN PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR ACFT ON RUNWAY 34 WITH THE REPORTED LOCAL WIND FROM 330 DEG AT 16 KTS. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 2400 FT BEYOND THE THRESHOLD OF THE 7003-FOOT-LONG RWY. AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT GROUNDLOOPED. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT EXPERIENCING ANY MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ACFT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
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THE CANADIAN PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR ACFT ON RUNWAY 34 WITH THE REPORTED LOCAL WIND FROM 330 DEG AT 16 KTS. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 2400 FT BEYOND THE THRESHOLD OF THE 7003-FOOT-LONG RWY. AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE ACFT GROUNDLOOPED. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT EXPERIENCING ANY MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ACFT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:23 PST
Nearest AirportRedding Muni (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185E
Tail NumberCFCTO
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 16 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC