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April 10, 1986 · Cessna 182 · N9875E
Jackson, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N9875E
Operator
Patrick Jackson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA172
THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING A LANDING ROLL ON RWY 19. THE PLT STATED THAT A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE RIGHT WING DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 270 TO 290 DEGS AT 10 TO 15 KTS. THE PLT HAD JUST COMPLETED .9 HRS OF DUAL INSTRUCTION WITH A CFI PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING A LANDING ROLL ON RWY 19. THE PLT STATED THAT A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE RIGHT WING DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND THE ACFT DEPARTED THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE WINDS WERE FROM 270 TO 290 DEGS AT 10 TO 15 KTS. THE PLT HAD JUST COMPLETED .9 HRS OF DUAL INSTRUCTION WITH A CFI PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportWestover Field (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN9875E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatrick Jackson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S1 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO