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March 13, 2005 · Cessna 180A · N5341D

Orange Springs, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orange Springs, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N5341D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA078

The pilot stated he entered downwind, base, and final for a normal approach to runway 17. During the flare for landing, a wind gust blew the airplane to the left. He added power to correct, which caused the airplane to climb, then the airplane touched down and bounced 18 to 20 feet. The airplane was then landed approximately 2/3 down the runway and he applied the brakes, but could not stop the airplane before colliding with a fence. He further reported there was no discrepancy with the airplane or its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to abort the landing and his misjudgment of the runway distance needed to complete the landing.

Full Narrative

On March 13, 2005, about 1630 eastern standard time, a Cessna 180A, N5341D, registered to a private individual, was landed hard at the 85th Avenue Airstrip, Orange Springs, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at 1630, from 85th Avenue Airstrip. The pilot stated he entered downwind, base, and final for a normal approach to runway 17. During the flare for landing, a wind gust blew the airplane to the left. He added power to correct, which caused the airplane to climb, then the airplane touched down and bounced 18 to 20 feet. The airplane was then landed approximately 2/3 down the runway and he applied the brakes, but could not stop the airplane before colliding with a fence. He further reported there was no discrepancy with the airplane or its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport85Th Avenue Airstrip (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN5341D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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