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May 18, 1988 · Cessna 180 · N2969A
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2969A
Operator
Van Winkle Ray W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA188
THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND DRAGGED A WING WHILE TAXIING. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE HAD JUST COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING AND WAS TAXIING TO PARKING. HE ALSO INDICATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING TOO FAST WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE WING DIPPED AND STRUCK THE GROUND. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE CALM AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AND ACC REPORT.
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THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND DRAGGED A WING WHILE TAXIING. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE HAD JUST COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING AND WAS TAXIING TO PARKING. HE ALSO INDICATED THAT HE WAS TAXIING TOO FAST WHEN HE TURNED OFF THE RUNWAY AND THE WING DIPPED AND STRUCK THE GROUND. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE CALM AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AND ACC REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:20 PDT
Nearest AirportS. Lake Tahoe (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length8544 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2969A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVan Winkle Ray W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-A · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC