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July 17, 1985 · Cessna 180J · N180DH
Fort Dodge, IA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Dodge, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N180DH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85LA160
N180DH WAS LANDING ON A 6,547 X 150 FT, DRY, ASPHALT, RUNWAY WITH A LT QUARTERING HEADWIND AT 15, WITH GUST TO 20 KTS. THE PLT SAID HE MADE A FULL FLAP, FULL STALL, 3PT, LANDING. THE ACFT WAS ALIGNED WITH THE RWY CENTERLINE BUT AFTER A SHORT ROLL THE ACFT YAWED TO THE LT. THE PLT APPLIED RT RUDDER BUT THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LT.
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N180DH WAS LANDING ON A 6,547 X 150 FT, DRY, ASPHALT, RUNWAY WITH A LT QUARTERING HEADWIND AT 15, WITH GUST TO 20 KTS. THE PLT SAID HE MADE A FULL FLAP, FULL STALL, 3PT, LANDING. THE ACFT WAS ALIGNED WITH THE RWY CENTERLINE BUT AFTER A SHORT ROLL THE ACFT YAWED TO THE LT. THE PLT APPLIED RT RUDDER BUT THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Muni (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length6547 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN180DH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO