N3288DCESSNA 180 1992-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 32086

Summary

On September 20, 1992, a Cessna 180 (N3288D) was involved in an incident near Avalon, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA394. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3288D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 20, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA394
Location
AVALON, CA
Event ID
20001211X15728
Coordinates
33.379184, -118.449226
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND A COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32086
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH JAMES O
Address
118 COLINA VISTA WAY
City
MONTGOMERY
State / Zip Code
TX 77316-7602
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92LA394