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June 14, 1986 · Cessna 182L · N3496R
Lodi, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lodi, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N3496R
Operator
Troy W Johnson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA257
A ACFT COLLIDED WITH A GRAVEL PILE AFTER OVERRUNNING THE 2,070 FT ASPHALT RWY. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE WIND SOCK AT THE ARPT WAS INDICATING A VARIABLE WIND DIRECTION FROM 200 DEG TO 230 DEG. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 12. HE STATED HE WOULD HAVE HAD ENOUGH ROOM TO STOP THE ACFT ON THE GRASS OVERRUN IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR A 20 INCH HIGH PILE OF GRAVEL ACROSS IT.
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A ACFT COLLIDED WITH A GRAVEL PILE AFTER OVERRUNNING THE 2,070 FT ASPHALT RWY. THE PLT INDICATED THAT THE WIND SOCK AT THE ARPT WAS INDICATING A VARIABLE WIND DIRECTION FROM 200 DEG TO 230 DEG. THE PLT ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 12. HE STATED HE WOULD HAVE HAD ENOUGH ROOM TO STOP THE ACFT ON THE GRASS OVERRUN IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR A 20 INCH HIGH PILE OF GRAVEL ACROSS IT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 PDT
Nearest AirportLODI (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2070 ft
Runway Width26 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN3496R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTroy W Johnson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 7 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC