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March 30, 1986 · Cessna 170B · N2894C
Columbia Stat., OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Columbia Stat., OH
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N2894C
Operator
Daniel R Green
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86FEI03
THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING DURING WHICH THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AT THE FUSELAGE. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. IN THE 90 DAYS PRECEDING THIS ACCIDENT THE PLT HAD ONLY FLOWN 1 HOUR IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
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THE ACFT MADE A HARD LANDING DURING WHICH THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AT THE FUSELAGE. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. IN THE 90 DAYS PRECEDING THIS ACCIDENT THE PLT HAD ONLY FLOWN 1 HOUR IN THIS MAKE & MODEL OF ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportColumbia Airport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2010 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN2894C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel R Green
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 20 kt, gusting 28 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC