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March 16, 1983 · Cessna T188C · N9957J
Clarksburg, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clarksburg, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T188C
Tail Number
N9957J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX83LA142
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A NARROW GRAVEL STRIP WITH A X-WIND WHEN HE ENCOUNTER A STRONG GUST. REPORTEDLY, HE LOST CONTROL WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 1 FT AGL & THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL HIT A DITCH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS SPUN AROUND & WAS DAMAGED. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 35 KTS.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE WAS TAKING OFF FROM A NARROW GRAVEL STRIP WITH A X-WIND WHEN HE ENCOUNTER A STRONG GUST. REPORTEDLY, HE LOST CONTROL WHEN THE ACFT WAS ABOUT 1 FT AGL & THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL HIT A DITCH. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT WAS SPUN AROUND & WAS DAMAGED. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THAT THE WIND WAS GUSTING TO 35 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest AirportAGSTRIP (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T188C
Tail NumberN9957J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourcePILO