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June 4, 1988 · Cessna 180 · N9124C
Lakeport, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lakeport, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9124C
Operator
Anderson Jerry P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA211
DURING A BANNER TOW OPERATION, THE PLT TRIED TO RELEASE THE BANNER. WHEN THE BANNER DID NOT DISCONNECT, THE PLT TURNED TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND BEFORE THE PLT COULD REGAIN CONTROL, IT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. INSPECTION OF THE RELEASE MECHANISM REVEALED THAT THE SET-UP DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE STC.
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DURING A BANNER TOW OPERATION, THE PLT TRIED TO RELEASE THE BANNER. WHEN THE BANNER DID NOT DISCONNECT, THE PLT TURNED TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND BEFORE THE PLT COULD REGAIN CONTROL, IT COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. INSPECTION OF THE RELEASE MECHANISM REVEALED THAT THE SET-UP DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE STC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLAMPSON (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9124C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnderson Jerry P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-A · Reciprocating · 225
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC