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May 1, 1988 · Cessna 180B · N5104E
Quincy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Quincy, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180B
Tail Number
N5104E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA171
AT THE END OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE WINDS WERE LIGHT AND VARIABLE. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, A CORRECTION FOR DRIFT WAS MADE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, IN GUSTING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN THE SOFT DIRT ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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AT THE END OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, WHILE IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE WINDS WERE LIGHT AND VARIABLE. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, A CORRECTION FOR DRIFT WAS MADE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, IN GUSTING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER IN THE SOFT DIRT ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PDT
Nearest AirportGansner Fld (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length4100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180B
Tail NumberN5104E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO