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July 28, 1984 · Cessna 182 · N4617E
Pagosa Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N4617E
Operator
Sante Fe Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA244
WHILE TURNING THE BASE LEG, THE PLT VIEWED A HOT AIR BALLOON NEAR THE FINAL APCH CORRIDOR. THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A SHORT FINAL TO AVOID THE BALLOON. THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING TOUCHDOWN. THE PLT ADDED POWER TO RECOVER AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY CONTACTING A FENCE.
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WHILE TURNING THE BASE LEG, THE PLT VIEWED A HOT AIR BALLOON NEAR THE FINAL APCH CORRIDOR. THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A SHORT FINAL TO AVOID THE BALLOON. THE ACFT BOUNCED DURING TOUCHDOWN. THE PLT ADDED POWER TO RECOVER AND THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY CONTACTING A FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSTEVENS (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN4617E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSante Fe Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO