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July 30, 1983 · Cessna 305A · CFTGG
Minot, ND
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Minot, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
CFTGG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA179
THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH AFTER BOUNCING DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID HE WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 13THE WINDS WERE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 4 KTS. THE PILOT SAID A GUST OF WIND (NONE REPORTED) HIT THE ACFT DURING FLARE FOR A 2 POINT LANDING. THE ACFT BALLOONED INTO THE AIR AND WHEN IT CAME DOWN IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. POWER WAS APPLIED FOR A GO-AROUND BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY. THE ACFT MAIN GEAR HIT A DRAINAGE DITCH 60 FT FROM THE RWY. THE ACFT GROUNDLOOPED FURTHER AND CAME TO A STOP. THE PILOT SAID THE TWR CHANGED THE RWY TO 31 AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH AFTER BOUNCING DURING LANDING. THE PILOT SAID HE WAS CLEARED TO LAND ON RWY 13THE WINDS WERE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 4 KTS. THE PILOT SAID A GUST OF WIND (NONE REPORTED) HIT THE ACFT DURING FLARE FOR A 2 POINT LANDING. THE ACFT BALLOONED INTO THE AIR AND WHEN IT CAME DOWN IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. POWER WAS APPLIED FOR A GO-AROUND BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY. THE ACFT MAIN GEAR HIT A DRAINAGE DITCH 60 FT FROM THE RWY. THE ACFT GROUNDLOOPED FURTHER AND CAME TO A STOP. THE PILOT SAID THE TWR CHANGED THE RWY TO 31 AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:16 MDT
Nearest AirportMinot International (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length7493 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberCFTGG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:16
Weather SourceWFAC