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January 1, 1987 · Cessna 180 · N9388C
Goffstown, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Location
Goffstown, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9388C
Operator
Herbert W Carter
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA053
THE CESSNA 180 MADE A TOUCH AND GO ON A 2100 FT LONG RUNWAY. THE TOUCHDOWN WAS DESCRIBED AS PAST THE FIRST THIRD OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE TWO RATED PILOTS AND A PASSENGER IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE CO-PILOT THOUGHT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD BE UNABLE TO CLEAR POWERLINES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND PULLED THE POWER OFF. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING SOME ROCKS AND FLIPPED OVER.
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THE CESSNA 180 MADE A TOUCH AND GO ON A 2100 FT LONG RUNWAY. THE TOUCHDOWN WAS DESCRIBED AS PAST THE FIRST THIRD OF THE RUNWAY. THERE WERE TWO RATED PILOTS AND A PASSENGER IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE CO-PILOT THOUGHT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD BE UNABLE TO CLEAR POWERLINES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND PULLED THE POWER OFF. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRIKING SOME ROCKS AND FLIPPED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportSkyway Campground (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9388C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerbert W Carter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT