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July 16, 1988 · Cessna 185E · N23FB
Lone Pine, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lone Pine, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 185E
Tail Number
N23FB
Operator
Scott Mark J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA261
THE PLT RPTED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HIGH AS HE CROSSED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A DOWNWIND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO A SHORT AIRSTRIP WITH A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE NORMAL TOUCHDOWN ZONE, OVERRAN THE RUNWAY, AND NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK.
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THE PLT RPTED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER TEMPERATURE WAS VERY HIGH AS HE CROSSED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A DOWNWIND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO A SHORT AIRSTRIP WITH A HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN BEYOND THE NORMAL TOUCHDOWN ZONE, OVERRAN THE RUNWAY, AND NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMonache Meadows (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length1600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185E
Tail NumberN23FB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott Mark J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC