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February 18, 1985 · Cessna 182P · N21089
Hamilton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hamilton, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N21089
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA108
THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN SNOW DURING LNDG, THE FAA INSPECTOR AT THE SCENE THE FOLLOWING DAY FOUND THE ACFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY IN THE SNOW. THE ACFT TRACKS INDICATED THAT THE LNDG WAS MADE TOO FAR TO THE LEFT WHICH ALLOWED THE LEFT LNDG GEAR TO ENTER THE UNPLOWED DEEP SNOW AND TRIP THE ACFT, WHICH THEN NOSED OVER TO AN INVERTED POSITION.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER IN SNOW DURING LNDG, THE FAA INSPECTOR AT THE SCENE THE FOLLOWING DAY FOUND THE ACFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY IN THE SNOW. THE ACFT TRACKS INDICATED THAT THE LNDG WAS MADE TOO FAR TO THE LEFT WHICH ALLOWED THE LEFT LNDG GEAR TO ENTER THE UNPLOWED DEEP SNOW AND TRIP THE ACFT, WHICH THEN NOSED OVER TO AN INVERTED POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 EST
Nearest AirportHAMILTON (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length5440 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN21089
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC