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September 1, 1989 · Cessna 182L · N42027
Moab, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Moab, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N42027
Operator
Ogden Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA211
THE PLT AND HIS WIFE WERE MAKING A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT. RPRTDLY, WHEN HE LANDED, THE WIND WAS VARIABLE FROM 270 TO 300 DEG AT 10 TO 15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT AT TOUCHDOWN, THE PLANE ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST AND LANDED HARD. HE SAID HE MADE A GO-AROUND AND LANDED ON RWY 3 WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AFTER LANDING, HE FOUND A WRINKLE IN THE FUSELAGE AND AN A&P MECHANIC DISCOVERED DAMAGE TO THE FIREWALL. DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 7500 FT AT THE ARPT.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN A FLARE. THE UNFAVORABLE (VARIABLE & GUSTY) WIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
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THE PLT AND HIS WIFE WERE MAKING A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT. RPRTDLY, WHEN HE LANDED, THE WIND WAS VARIABLE FROM 270 TO 300 DEG AT 10 TO 15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KTS. THE PLT SAID THAT AT TOUCHDOWN, THE PLANE ENCOUNTERED A WIND GUST AND LANDED HARD. HE SAID HE MADE A GO-AROUND AND LANDED ON RWY 3 WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AFTER LANDING, HE FOUND A WRINKLE IN THE FUSELAGE AND AN A&P MECHANIC DISCOVERED DAMAGE TO THE FIREWALL. DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 7500 FT AT THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MDT
Nearest AirportCanyonlands (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN42027
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOgden Air Service
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 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO