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February 17, 1987 · Cessna 180H · N9708G
New Paltz, NY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 1987
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
New Paltz, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N9708G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA088
THE CESSNA 180/H WAS DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AT NIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS THE TAIL CAME UP AND VEERED LEFT INTO A SNOW BANK. AFTER STRIKING THE LEFT SNOW BANK, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT AND STRUCK THE RIGHT SNOW BANK. AFTER STRIKING THE RIGHT SNOW BANK, THE AIRCRAFT HIT A DRAINAGE DITCH AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE THREE OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE TAKEOFF WAS INITIATED ON RWY 14. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED AS BEING FROM 040 AT 10 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 15 KTS.
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THE CESSNA 180/H WAS DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AT NIGHT WITH TWO PASSENGERS ON BOARD. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS THE TAIL CAME UP AND VEERED LEFT INTO A SNOW BANK. AFTER STRIKING THE LEFT SNOW BANK, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED RIGHT AND STRUCK THE RIGHT SNOW BANK. AFTER STRIKING THE RIGHT SNOW BANK, THE AIRCRAFT HIT A DRAINAGE DITCH AND THEN FLIPPED OVER. THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AND THE THREE OCCUPANTS RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES. THERE WAS NO FIRE. THE TAKEOFF WAS INITIATED ON RWY 14. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED AS BEING FROM 040 AT 10 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 15 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:45 EST
Nearest AirportSTANTON (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width23 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN9708G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind40° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourcePILO