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February 20, 1987 · Cessna 182G · N3683U
Vallecito, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vallecito, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N3683U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA123
A CESSNA 182G COLLIDED WITH THE RWY SURFACE AFTER THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT THE NOSE GEAR TURNED 90 DEGREES DURING THE LANDING ROLL THEN COLLAPSED. PILOT EXAMINED THE NOSE GEAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND DISCOVERED THE BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY MISSING. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE WHERE THE BOLT CONNECTS THE TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING ARM ASSEMBLY.
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A CESSNA 182G COLLIDED WITH THE RWY SURFACE AFTER THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT THE NOSE GEAR TURNED 90 DEGREES DURING THE LANDING ROLL THEN COLLAPSED. PILOT EXAMINED THE NOSE GEAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND DISCOVERED THE BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY MISSING. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE WHERE THE BOLT CONNECTS THE TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING ARM ASSEMBLY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length880 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN3683U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:48
Weather SourceWFAC