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April 14, 1983 · Cessna 182P · N9891E
Ashland, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ashland, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N9891E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA096
THE ACFT LIFTED OFF EARLY, STALLED, DROPPED A WING AND CARTWHEELED TO A STOP. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF IN THE IMPACT. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF FROM HIS OWN RANCH AIRSTRIP A HORSE RAN OUT ON THE RWY IN FRONT OF THE ACFT. HE SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH DISTANCE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF SO HE ROTATED EARLY TO TRY AND FLY OVER THE HORSE, BUT THE ACFT STALLED AND DROPPED BACK TO THE RWY.
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THE ACFT LIFTED OFF EARLY, STALLED, DROPPED A WING AND CARTWHEELED TO A STOP. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF IN THE IMPACT. THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF FROM HIS OWN RANCH AIRSTRIP A HORSE RAN OUT ON THE RWY IN FRONT OF THE ACFT. HE SAID THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH DISTANCE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF SO HE ROTATED EARLY TO TRY AND FLY OVER THE HORSE, BUT THE ACFT STALLED AND DROPPED BACK TO THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:40 MST
Nearest AirportWash Ranch (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length1600 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN9891E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:40
Weather SourceWFAC