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February 6, 1983 · Cessna 185 · N61434
Jackson, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N61434
Operator
Roger Walch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA101
THE TAILWHEEL ACFT VEERED DURING LANDING ON RWY 5 & THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE WIND WAS 110 DEGREES 6 KTS. THE PILOT STATES HE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE LOCAL CONTROLLER WHO OBSERVED THE LANDING REPORTED SEEING THE ACFT SWERVE TO THE RIGHT. AN FAA MECHANIC INSPECTED THE LEFT GEAR AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE.
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THE TAILWHEEL ACFT VEERED DURING LANDING ON RWY 5 & THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE WIND WAS 110 DEGREES 6 KTS. THE PILOT STATES HE HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE LOCAL CONTROLLER WHO OBSERVED THE LANDING REPORTED SEEING THE ACFT SWERVE TO THE RIGHT. AN FAA MECHANIC INSPECTED THE LEFT GEAR AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportJACKSON (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length5344 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN61434
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoger Walch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 6 kt, gusting 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC