On August 28, 1983, a Cessna 180 (registration N3239D) was involved in an aviation accident near Colburn, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land with the pitot tube cover on and his choice to land downwind on a short, private airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft landed at a short private strip with its pitot tube cover still attached, resulting in an overrun into a fence and ditch. No injuries were reported among the three occupants.
What happened
The aircraft was involved in a landing incident at a private airstrip. The pilot reported that he departed the initial location with the pitot tube cover still installed on the aircraft. After flying approximately seven miles, he arrived at the private strip, which was reported to be roughly 1,300 feet in length.
Upon arrival, the pilot elected to land downwind into the short runway. The aircraft failed to stop within the available pavement and overran the end of the runway. It subsequently struck a fence and came to rest in a ditch. All three occupants aboard were not injured.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land with the pitot tube cover on and his choice to land downwind on a short, private airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
What happened in the 28 Aug 1983 Cessna 180 accident near Colburn, ID?
An aircraft landed at a short private strip with its pitot tube cover still attached, resulting in an overrun into a fence and ditch. No injuries were reported among the three occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Aug 1983 Cessna 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Aug 1983 involved a Cessna 180, registration N3239D, at Colburn, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to land with the pitot tube cover on and his choice to land downwind on a short, private airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
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