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November 3, 2020 · Cessna 180 D · N6484X

Warrenton, GA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Warrenton, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 180 D (1961)
Tail Number
N6484X
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA21LA037

The pilot was attempting to land the airplane on a private, 950-ft-long turf airstrip. The airplane was high during the first two attempts to land, and the pilot initiated a go-around each time. During the third attempt, the airplane was traveling too fast, and it touched down near the mid-point of the runway and bounced. The airplane then departed the end of the of the runway and impacted trees. The pilot was seriously injured, and the airplane was destroyed.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting to land the airplane on a private, 950-ft-long turf airstrip. The airplane was high during the first two attempts to land, and the pilot initiated a go-around each time. During the third attempt, the airplane was traveling too fast, and it touched down near the mid-point of the runway and bounced. The airplane then departed the end of the of the runway and impacted trees. The pilot was seriously injured, and the airplane was destroyed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:57 EST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length950 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 D
Tail NumberN6484X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter27.00 inHg
Observation Time03:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data