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July 7, 1985 · Cessna R182 · N1739R
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N1739R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85LA277
THE PLT STATED THAT ON A PASS OVER THE PVT STRIP THE WIND SOCK AS INDICATING THE WIND OUT OF THE NORTH. IN ACTUALITY, MIDLAND REGIONAL ARPT WAS REPORTING THE WINDS FROM 110 DEGS AT 13 KTS. TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED. THE ACFT LANDED LONG AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A FENCE AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT FLOATED DURING THE FLARE DUE TO THE TAILWIND AND A LOW FUEL LOAD AND BY THE TIME HE GOT THE NOSE GEAR ON THE GROUND, HE WAS COMMITTED AND COULD NOT GO AROUND.
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THE PLT STATED THAT ON A PASS OVER THE PVT STRIP THE WIND SOCK AS INDICATING THE WIND OUT OF THE NORTH. IN ACTUALITY, MIDLAND REGIONAL ARPT WAS REPORTING THE WINDS FROM 110 DEGS AT 13 KTS. TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL AIRSPEED. THE ACFT LANDED LONG AND SUBSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A FENCE AT THE END OF THE RWY. THE PLT STATED THE ACFT FLOATED DURING THE FLARE DUE TO THE TAILWIND AND A LOW FUEL LOAD AND BY THE TIME HE GOT THE NOSE GEAR ON THE GROUND, HE WAS COMMITTED AND COULD NOT GO AROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN1739R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 13 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC