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May 26, 1986 · Mooney M-18C · N4146
Lakeport, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeport, CA
Aircraft
Mooney M-18C
Tail Number
N4146
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA234
THE PLT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A GUSTY LEFT CROSSWIND PRESENT DURING LANDING. THE ACFT DRIFTED RIGHT OFF THE 40 FT WIDE ASPHALT RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A SMALL DITCH AND DIRT BANK. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER INTO THE ARPT DRAINAGE DITCH.
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THE PLT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A GUSTY LEFT CROSSWIND PRESENT DURING LANDING. THE ACFT DRIFTED RIGHT OFF THE 40 FT WIDE ASPHALT RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A SMALL DITCH AND DIRT BANK. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER INTO THE ARPT DRAINAGE DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 PDT
Nearest AirportLAMPSON (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3450 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M-18C
Tail NumberN4146
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT