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May 26, 1989 · Cessna 180 · N45JB
Duluth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Duluth, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N45JB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA115
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE PLT ENCOUNTERED GUSTY, QUARTERING, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT NOSED OVER. THE WINDS, 20 NM NW WERE REPORTED OUT OF 300 DEGREES AT 13 KTS GUSTING TO 22. THE PLT ESTIMATED THE WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE TO BE FROM 340 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 30 WITH MODERATE TURBULENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN TURBULENT GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE PLT ENCOUNTERED GUSTY, QUARTERING, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IT NOSED OVER. THE WINDS, 20 NM NW WERE REPORTED OUT OF 300 DEGREES AT 13 KTS GUSTING TO 22. THE PLT ESTIMATED THE WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE TO BE FROM 340 DEGREES AT 15 KTS GUSTING TO 30 WITH MODERATE TURBULENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 CDT
Nearest AirportDULUTH (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3051 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN45JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC