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October 8, 1984 · Cessna 180 · N4932A
Santa Monica, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4932A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX85LA022
PLT REPROTED, DESCENT MADE TO MDA OF 740 FT MSL AND VISUAL CONTACT MADE WITH RWY 1/2 MILE EAST OF ARPT. SLIPPED ACFT TO WITHIN 200 FT OF RWY AND MADE A WHEEL LANDING MIDFIELD. BOTH WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT STATED, 'I MAY HAVE HAD MY FEET ON THE BRAKES ON TOUCHDOWN.' REPORTED SURFACE WX 3 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT WAS BELOW APCH MINIMUMS.
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PLT REPROTED, DESCENT MADE TO MDA OF 740 FT MSL AND VISUAL CONTACT MADE WITH RWY 1/2 MILE EAST OF ARPT. SLIPPED ACFT TO WITHIN 200 FT OF RWY AND MADE A WHEEL LANDING MIDFIELD. BOTH WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ACFT NOSED OVER. PLT STATED, 'I MAY HAVE HAD MY FEET ON THE BRAKES ON TOUCHDOWN.' REPORTED SURFACE WX 3 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT WAS BELOW APCH MINIMUMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:31 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Monica (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length4987 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4932A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:34
Weather SourceWFAC