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January 14, 1989 · Cessna 180 · N4585B
Russells Point, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Russells Point, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4585B
Operator
Geiger Richard G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA075
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A FREEZING MIST DURING CRUISE. HE ELECTED TO DIVERT TO HIS HOME AIRSTRIP. DURING APPROACH, THE WINDSHIELD ICED OVER. JUST AFTER TOUCHDOWN, ALL FWD VISIBILITY WAS LOST. THE PLT ELECTED TO STAY TOWARD THE RT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP DURING ROLLOUT, TO AVOID TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF THE RT SIDE INTO A MUDDY FIELD AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT THAT HE HAD OBTAINED ANY WX BRIEFINGS PRIOR TO THE FLT. NO RECORD OF HIS HAVING OBTAINED ANY WX BRIEFINGS WAS FOUND. A WX REPORTING STATION LOCATED ABOUT 37 MILES AWAY REPORTED LIGHT FREEZING RAIN & FOG ABOUT 25 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED STRUCTURAL ICING WHICH COVERED THE WINDSCREEN, BLOCKING FORWARD VISIBILITY.
Full Narrative
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A FREEZING MIST DURING CRUISE. HE ELECTED TO DIVERT TO HIS HOME AIRSTRIP. DURING APPROACH, THE WINDSHIELD ICED OVER. JUST AFTER TOUCHDOWN, ALL FWD VISIBILITY WAS LOST. THE PLT ELECTED TO STAY TOWARD THE RT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP DURING ROLLOUT, TO AVOID TREES ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY RAN OFF THE RT SIDE INTO A MUDDY FIELD AND NOSED OVER. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT THAT HE HAD OBTAINED ANY WX BRIEFINGS PRIOR TO THE FLT. NO RECORD OF HIS HAVING OBTAINED ANY WX BRIEFINGS WAS FOUND. A WX REPORTING STATION LOCATED ABOUT 37 MILES AWAY REPORTED LIGHT FREEZING RAIN & FOG ABOUT 25 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4585B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeiger Richard G
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:51