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October 27, 1986 · Cessna 185 · N5195H
Oakley, KS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Oakley, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N5195H
Operator
Four Winds Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC87LA010
THE PLT STATED HIS LANDING APCH WAS TOO FAST AND THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN LONG. HE THEN APPLIED BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED DOWN RESULTING IN THE PROPELLER STRIKING THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN PROCEEDED TO FLIP OVER ONTO IT'S BACK. THE PLT STATED HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN A HURRY AND SHOULD HAVE GONE AROUND TO MAKE ANOTHER LANDING ATTEMPT.
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THE PLT STATED HIS LANDING APCH WAS TOO FAST AND THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN LONG. HE THEN APPLIED BRAKES AND THE ACFT NOSED DOWN RESULTING IN THE PROPELLER STRIKING THE RWY. THE ACFT THEN PROCEEDED TO FLIP OVER ONTO IT'S BACK. THE PLT STATED HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN A HURRY AND SHOULD HAVE GONE AROUND TO MAKE ANOTHER LANDING ATTEMPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:15 CST
Nearest AirportPvt. Strip (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length2150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN5195H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFour Winds Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D24 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO