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February 14, 1985 · Cessna 177RG · N2180Q
Ukiah, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ukiah, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N2180Q
Operator
Cook S Air Taxi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA140
ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PLT FAILED TO OBSERVE THAT THE TAXIWAY (ON WHICH HE WAS TAXIING) MADE A 90 DEG TURN TO CONNECT WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE RWY. WHERE THE TAXIWAY TURNED, THE ACFT CONTINUED STRAIGHT AHEAD & WENT INTO A 3 FT DEEP DITCH. THERE WERE NO TAXIWAY EDGE MARKINGS & THE CENTERLINE STRIPE WAS NOT OF A REFLECTIVE TYPE.
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ON A DARK NIGHT, THE PLT FAILED TO OBSERVE THAT THE TAXIWAY (ON WHICH HE WAS TAXIING) MADE A 90 DEG TURN TO CONNECT WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE RWY. WHERE THE TAXIWAY TURNED, THE ACFT CONTINUED STRAIGHT AHEAD & WENT INTO A 3 FT DEEP DITCH. THERE WERE NO TAXIWAY EDGE MARKINGS & THE CENTERLINE STRIPE WAS NOT OF A REFLECTIVE TYPE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 PST
Nearest AirportUKIAH (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN2180Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCook S Air Taxi
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:46
Weather SourcePILO