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July 23, 1984 · Cessna 180 · N3117D

Redmond, OR

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Preliminary report

Event Type

Accident

Date

July 23, 1984

Injury Outcomes

No injuries (1 uninjured)

Location

Redmond, OR

Aircraft

Cessna 180

Tail Number

N3117D

Injuries

None

Aircraft Damage

Substantial

NTSB Number

SEA84LA182

DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A 180 DEGREE WINDSHIFT DURING ROLLOUT. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AS A RESULT OF THE RESULTING TAILWIND.

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DURING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED A 180 DEGREE WINDSHIFT DURING ROLLOUT. THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER AS A RESULT OF THE RESULTING TAILWIND.

Flight

Event TypeAccident

Event Time16:30 PDT

Nearest AirportRoberts Field (0nm N)

Runway28

Runway Length6998 ft

Runway Width150 ft

Flight Plan FiledNone

Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180

Tail NumberN3117D

Aircraft CategoryAir

DamageSubstantial

Operating RulePart 91

Engines1

Engine TypeReciprocating

Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230

Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)

Fatal0

Serious0

Minor0

Uninjured1

Total1

Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC

LightDaylight

Wind130° @ 11 kt

Visibility45 sm

CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft

Temperature / Dew Point52

Altimeter30.00 inHg

Observation Time23:53

Weather SourceWFAC

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