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March 3, 1985 · Cessna 180 · N2878K
Houma, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houma, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2878K
Operator
Raymond J Watson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA136
THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT MUDDY STRIP NEAR HOUMA, LA. HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF & APPLIED BRAKES. THE ACFT THEN ROLLED OVER A DRY AREA ON THE STRIP, WHERE BRAKING ACTION BECAME EFFECTIVE & THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED.
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THE PLT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT MUDDY STRIP NEAR HOUMA, LA. HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF & APPLIED BRAKES. THE ACFT THEN ROLLED OVER A DRY AREA ON THE STRIP, WHERE BRAKING ACTION BECAME EFFECTIVE & THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WAS REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 CST
Nearest AirportShannon Fld (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2878K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRaymond J Watson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 13 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:46
Weather SourceWFAC