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August 15, 2007 · Cessna 140 · N4084N

Olympia, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Olympia, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N4084N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA252

The pilot said that during landing she lost directional control and the aircraft ground looped. During the accident sequence the airplane collided with portable barricade signs. The pilot reported no abnormalities or malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot said that during landing she lost directional control and the aircraft ground looped. During the accident sequence the airplane collided with portable barricade signs. The pilot reported no abnormalities or malfunctions prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 PDT
Nearest AirportOlympia Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4157 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN4084N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data