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May 6, 1983 · Cessna A185F · N6305E
Eaton Rapids, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Eaton Rapids, MI
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N6305E
Operator
1
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA212
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING AT THE PLT'S PRIVATE STRIP THE PLT STATED THAT HE TOOK OFF FOR A 15 MINUTE LOCAL FLT AND DURING LANDING HE TOUCHED DOWN IN A SOFT AREA. THE WHEELS BOGGED IN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. HE HAD TAKEN OFF TO THENORTH AND LANDED TO THE SOUTH. THE ACFT HAD MISSED THE SOFT AREA DURING TAKEOFF BY BEING AIRBORNE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE AREA BEFORE THE FLT BECAUSE OF RECENT RAINS.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING LANDING AT THE PLT'S PRIVATE STRIP THE PLT STATED THAT HE TOOK OFF FOR A 15 MINUTE LOCAL FLT AND DURING LANDING HE TOUCHED DOWN IN A SOFT AREA. THE WHEELS BOGGED IN AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. HE HAD TAKEN OFF TO THENORTH AND LANDED TO THE SOUTH. THE ACFT HAD MISSED THE SOFT AREA DURING TAKEOFF BY BEING AIRBORNE. THE PLT STATED THAT HE SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THE AREA BEFORE THE FLT BECAUSE OF RECENT RAINS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN6305E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator1
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC