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April 21, 1985 · Cessna 172P · N55448
Boron, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Boron, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N55448
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA212
WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS FLT, THE PLT SAID HE BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT AN INDICATED LOW FUEL STATE AND DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. TWO APPROACHES HAD TO BE ABANDONED DUE TO WHAT THE PLT DESCRIBED AS 'THE MOST DIFFICULT X-WIND CONDITIONS AND GUSTS' THAT HE HAD EVER EXPERIENCED. AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE THIRD LANDING ATTEMPT, PLT SAID THE ACFT 'LURCHED LEFT, THEN FORWARD AND UP OVER ONTO ITS BACK.' A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WHO ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT STATED THAT THE LOCAL SURFACE WINDS 'WERE 40 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR.'
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WHILE ON A CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS FLT, THE PLT SAID HE BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT AN INDICATED LOW FUEL STATE AND DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. TWO APPROACHES HAD TO BE ABANDONED DUE TO WHAT THE PLT DESCRIBED AS 'THE MOST DIFFICULT X-WIND CONDITIONS AND GUSTS' THAT HE HAD EVER EXPERIENCED. AFTER TOUCHDOWN ON THE THIRD LANDING ATTEMPT, PLT SAID THE ACFT 'LURCHED LEFT, THEN FORWARD AND UP OVER ONTO ITS BACK.' A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WHO ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT STATED THAT THE LOCAL SURFACE WINDS 'WERE 40 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PST
Nearest AirportBORAX (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN55448
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind260° @ 9 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time03:55
Weather SourceWFAC