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February 10, 1985 · Cessna 172E · N3818S
Hobart, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1985
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Hobart, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N3818S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA114
AT 1515 CST, THE PLT CONTACTED A FSS & WAS ADVISED THAT A FRONT WOULD BE MOVING THRU THE DESTINATION (HOBART) AREA AT ABOUT 2200. WHEN HE DEPARTED STILLWATER AT 1840, THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH. AT 2004, THE PLT CONTACTED ALTUS AFB & WAS ADVISED THAT THE WINDS WERE 210 TO 220 DEGS AT 14 KTS. THINKING THE WINDS AT HOBART WOULD BE SOUTHERLY, HE ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 17. DURING THE LANDING, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE RWY. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END, HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HE NOTED THE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTH AT 10 GUSTING TO 20 KTS.
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AT 1515 CST, THE PLT CONTACTED A FSS & WAS ADVISED THAT A FRONT WOULD BE MOVING THRU THE DESTINATION (HOBART) AREA AT ABOUT 2200. WHEN HE DEPARTED STILLWATER AT 1840, THE WIND WAS FROM THE SOUTH. AT 2004, THE PLT CONTACTED ALTUS AFB & WAS ADVISED THAT THE WINDS WERE 210 TO 220 DEGS AT 14 KTS. THINKING THE WINDS AT HOBART WOULD BE SOUTHERLY, HE ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 17. DURING THE LANDING, HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE RWY. THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE END, HIT A DITCH & NOSED OVER. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AFTER THE ACCIDENT, HE NOTED THE WIND WAS FROM THE NORTH AT 10 GUSTING TO 20 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 CST
Nearest AirportHOBART (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5280 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN3818S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO