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February 15, 1983 · Cessna 182 · N1277S
Salida, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salida, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N1277S
Operator
Jerry Moore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA063
THE ACFT COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR AND DAMAGED THE PROPELLER DURING A LANDING. THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING CROSS-WIND LANDINGS WHEN THE ACFT STARTED TO PORPOISE. THE NOSE GEAR AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY SEVERAL TIME BEFORE THE ACFT WAS STOPPED.
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THE ACFT COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR AND DAMAGED THE PROPELLER DURING A LANDING. THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING CROSS-WIND LANDINGS WHEN THE ACFT STARTED TO PORPOISE. THE NOSE GEAR AND THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE RWY SEVERAL TIME BEFORE THE ACFT WAS STOPPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportAlexander (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length6065 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN1277S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJerry Moore
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 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 12 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT