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June 17, 1989 · Cessna 182P · N6084P
Fallbrook, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N6084P
Operator
Foster V Don
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX89LA215
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS HIGH ON THE BASE LEG DUE TO A STUDENT PILOT THAT WAS DOING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HE SAID THAT AS HE TURNED DOWN THE RUNWAY, IT APPEARED TO BE A SHORT RUNWAY. HE APPLIED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND FAST ENOUGH. HE CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT DOWN A SMALL HILL, INTO A STRAWBERRY FIELD. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT DID NOT FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES IN AS MUCH AS HE PUSHED THE THROTTLE FORWARD TOO FAST AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESPOND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE WAS HIGH ON THE BASE LEG DUE TO A STUDENT PILOT THAT WAS DOING TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. HE SAID THAT AS HE TURNED DOWN THE RUNWAY, IT APPEARED TO BE A SHORT RUNWAY. HE APPLIED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND, BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND FAST ENOUGH. HE CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, WENT DOWN A SMALL HILL, INTO A STRAWBERRY FIELD. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 PDT
Nearest AirportCommunity Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2160 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN6084P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFoster V Don
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO