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August 28, 1988 · Cessna 182RG · N728JS
Dodgeville, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Dodgeville, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N728JS
Operator
Bachhuber Theodore J
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA224
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A RUNWAY WITH WIND GUSTS AND A QUARTERING TAILWIND, THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY JUDGE AND COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED LONG, AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO BRING THE AIRCRAFT TO A STOP BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CONTINUED THROUGH A DITCH, COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR, AND SKIDDED TO A STOP ON A STATE HIGHWAY.
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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON A RUNWAY WITH WIND GUSTS AND A QUARTERING TAILWIND, THE PILOT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY JUDGE AND COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED LONG, AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO BRING THE AIRCRAFT TO A STOP BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, CONTINUED THROUGH A DITCH, COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR, AND SKIDDED TO A STOP ON A STATE HIGHWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CDT
Nearest AirportDogeville (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2750 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN728JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBachhuber Theodore J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC