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September 23, 1982 · Piper PA-18 · N91238
Visalia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Visalia, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N91238
Operator
Johnston Aircraft Svc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA355
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 28 WITH A CROSSWIND FROM THE NORTH AT 10-12 KTS. HE REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE WIND BLEW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE LEFT. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED SOFT DIRT WHICH DIVERTED THE PLANE ONTO BUMPY GROUND. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALMOST STOPPED, IT HIT A LARGE BUMP AND NOSED OVER.
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ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 28 WITH A CROSSWIND FROM THE NORTH AT 10-12 KTS. HE REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE WIND BLEW THE AIRCRAFT TO THE LEFT. THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ENCOUNTERED SOFT DIRT WHICH DIVERTED THE PLANE ONTO BUMPY GROUND. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALMOST STOPPED, IT HIT A LARGE BUMP AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway28
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN91238
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohnston Aircraft Svc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:54