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October 19, 1987 · Cessna 195A · N4372N
Modesto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Modesto, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 195A
Tail Number
N4372N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX88LA019
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE END OF THE LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 28L, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TURNING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD NOT CORRECT IT AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 300 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS. THE AIRPORT WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY REPORTED THAT 33 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE FROM 340 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE END OF THE LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 28L, THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TURNING TO THE RIGHT AND HE COULD NOT CORRECT IT AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED. THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 300 DEGREES AT 5 KNOTS. THE AIRPORT WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY REPORTED THAT 33 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE FROM 340 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:22 PDT
Nearest AirportMODESTO (0nm N)
Runway28L
Runway Length3459 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195A
Tail NumberN4372N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-9A · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC