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September 21, 2003 · Cessna 180 · N2807A

Pavo, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pavo, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2807A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA145

According to the pilot, during the approach to land, he "stalled" the airplane approximately 1/4 mile short of the private strip and the airplane collided with the ground. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or flight control problems prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any flight control or mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2003 at 1300 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180, N2807A, registered to and operated by a commercial pilot, collided with the ground while maneuvering during final approach to land on a private strip in the vicinity of Pavo, Georgia. The personal flight operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight departed from a private strip in Pulaski, Georgia on September 21, 2003 at 1200. According to the pilot, he was on a cross-country flight from a private landing strip in Pulaski, Georgia, to a private grass field in Pavo, Georgia. During the approach to land, the pilot stated that he "stalled" the airplane approximately 1/4 mile short of the private strip and collided with the ground. The airplane came to rest in a nose down attitude. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or flight control problems prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right landing gear was damaged. The right aileron was bent upward and the forward right wing spar separated inboard of the wingtip. The right rear wing spar was also bent. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any flight control or mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGrass Strip (0nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2807A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsContinental · O-520-FTS · 280
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data