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August 1, 1983 · Cessna 185 · N70498
Elyria, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N70498
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA344
DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT COULD NOT CONTACT ANYONE AT THE DESTINATION ARPT UNICOM, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 7. THE WIND AT THAT TIME WAS FROM 190 DEG AT 11 KNOTS. ON THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT REPORTEDLY FISHTAILED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. A WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR & A LANDING DIRECTION INDICATOR WERE INSTALLED AT THE ARPT.
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DURING ARRIVAL, THE PLT COULD NOT CONTACT ANYONE AT THE DESTINATION ARPT UNICOM, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND ON RWY 7. THE WIND AT THAT TIME WAS FROM 190 DEG AT 11 KNOTS. ON THE LANDING ROLL, THE ACFT REPORTEDLY FISHTAILED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. A WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR & A LANDING DIRECTION INDICATOR WERE INSTALLED AT THE ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 EDT
Nearest AirportELYRIA (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length3060 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN70498
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time11:51
Weather SourceWFAC