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July 24, 1987 · Cessna 182A · N3884D
Strathmore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Strathmore, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N3884D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA278
DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, UPON LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED-DOWN APPROX 500 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY. THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WHEN HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE RUNWAY ON WHICH THE ACFT LANDED IS APPROX 2000 FT LONG. DENSITY ALTITUDE FOR THAT DAY WAS COMPUTED TO BE 2000 FT, WITH A TEMP OF 81 DEGREES. AS STATED IN THE CESSNA OPERATION MANUAL, THIS ACFT REQUIRES APPROX 1375 FT OF GROUND ROLL, WITH 40 DEGREES OF FLAPS, AND A STANDARD TEMP OF 59 DEGRESS. THE ACFT WAS LANDED WITH NO FLAPS EXTENDED. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
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DURING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, UPON LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED-DOWN APPROX 500 FT FROM THE APPROACH END OF THE RWY. THE PLT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WHEN HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE RUNWAY ON WHICH THE ACFT LANDED IS APPROX 2000 FT LONG. DENSITY ALTITUDE FOR THAT DAY WAS COMPUTED TO BE 2000 FT, WITH A TEMP OF 81 DEGREES. AS STATED IN THE CESSNA OPERATION MANUAL, THIS ACFT REQUIRES APPROX 1375 FT OF GROUND ROLL, WITH 40 DEGREES OF FLAPS, AND A STANDARD TEMP OF 59 DEGRESS. THE ACFT WAS LANDED WITH NO FLAPS EXTENDED. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportEckert Field (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width260 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN3884D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC