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May 29, 1988 · Cessna 182A · N6115B

Franconia, NH

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Franconia, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N6115B
Operator
Mary Lee Blais
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA155

THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT LONG ON A GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHE TOUCHED DOWN LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED, BUT SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD HAVE HAD ADEQUATE STOPPING DISTANCE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. THE PILOT SAID SHE WAS ADVISED TO LAND ON RWY 18, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DOWNWIND, DUE TO TERRAIN.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT LONG ON A GRASS RUNWAY WITH A TAILWIND. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT SHE TOUCHED DOWN LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED, BUT SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD HAVE HAD ADEQUATE STOPPING DISTANCE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACFT ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END. THE NOSE WHEEL BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER. THE PILOT SAID SHE WAS ADVISED TO LAND ON RWY 18, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DOWNWIND, DUE TO TERRAIN.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFranconia (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2180 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN6115B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMary Lee Blais
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data