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May 25, 1984 · Cessna 172 · N4180F
Stewart Island, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Stewart Island, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N4180F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA84LA116
THE PLT LANDED TO THE WEST ON A WET GRASS STRIP WITH 1/4 INCH OF STANDING WATER. HE SAID HE HAD NO TRACTION & THE ACFT SLID OFF THE END BETWEEN 2 TREES, DAMAGING BOTH WINGS. HE ALSO SAID THE WIND WAS 090 DEG AT 5 KTS GUSTING 15 KTS.
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THE PLT LANDED TO THE WEST ON A WET GRASS STRIP WITH 1/4 INCH OF STANDING WATER. HE SAID HE HAD NO TRACTION & THE ACFT SLID OFF THE END BETWEEN 2 TREES, DAMAGING BOTH WINGS. HE ALSO SAID THE WIND WAS 090 DEG AT 5 KTS GUSTING 15 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportStuart West (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN4180F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 36 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourcePILO