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May 27, 1988 · Cessna 182M · N70618
Flagstaff, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182M
Tail Number
N70618
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA219
AT THE END OF A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PLT WAS LANDING IN GUSTING CONDITIONS IN EXCESS OF 30 KNOTS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE APPROACH WAS FASTER THAN NORMAL DUE TO A SICK PASSENGER. ON TOUCHDOWN THE NOSEWHEEL TOUCHED FIRST AND THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A PORPOISING MOTION. THE PLT APPLIED POWER AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED ON THE RUNWAY. THE PLT DID NOT NOTE THE DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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AT THE END OF A LOCAL FLIGHT, THE PLT WAS LANDING IN GUSTING CONDITIONS IN EXCESS OF 30 KNOTS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT THE APPROACH WAS FASTER THAN NORMAL DUE TO A SICK PASSENGER. ON TOUCHDOWN THE NOSEWHEEL TOUCHED FIRST AND THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A PORPOISING MOTION. THE PLT APPLIED POWER AND THE AIRPLANE SETTLED ON THE RUNWAY. THE PLT DID NOT NOTE THE DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 MST
Nearest AirportFlagstaff (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182M
Tail NumberN70618
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 20 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO