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July 11, 1985 · Cessna 182M · N71359
Block Island, RI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Block Island, RI
Aircraft
Cessna 182M
Tail Number
N71359
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC85LA164
THE PLT WAS CHECKED OUT IN THE C-182 ON JULY 9, 1985 AND HAD FLOWN THIS ACFT FOR 1 HR IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DURING A NORMAL POWER OFF LANDING WITH TEN DEGREES OF FLAPS EXTENDED, THE PLT ADDED POWER AND NOTICED NO CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE.THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND BOUNCED. THE PLT ADDED FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND AND THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RWY APRX 2000 FT FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE RWY. THE ACFT ROLLED ABOUT 300 FT AND WENT OFF THE RWY INTO THE BRUSH. THE PLT STATED THAT THERE IS A DROP AND A ROAD AT THE END OF THE RWY.
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THE PLT WAS CHECKED OUT IN THE C-182 ON JULY 9, 1985 AND HAD FLOWN THIS ACFT FOR 1 HR IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DURING A NORMAL POWER OFF LANDING WITH TEN DEGREES OF FLAPS EXTENDED, THE PLT ADDED POWER AND NOTICED NO CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE.THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN AND BOUNCED. THE PLT ADDED FULL POWER FOR A GO-AROUND AND THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RWY APRX 2000 FT FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE RWY. THE ACFT ROLLED ABOUT 300 FT AND WENT OFF THE RWY INTO THE BRUSH. THE PLT STATED THAT THERE IS A DROP AND A ROAD AT THE END OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportBlock Island (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182M
Tail NumberN71359
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO