On November 17, 1983, a Cessna 185 (registration N7318H) was involved in an aviation accident near Gainesville, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a touch-and-go landing demonstration at an instructional flight, the aircraft turned into the wind during rollout, causing the left wing to strike the runway and the aircraft to nose over.
What happened
The aircraft nosed over while landing during an instructional flight. At the time of the accident, the instructor pilot was demonstrating a touch-and-go landing maneuver. The landing was executed on Runway 28 with wind conditions reported from 340 degrees at 7 knots. During the landing rollout, the aircraft turned into the wind. This caused the left wing to strike the runway surface, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
The investigation
The source text does not provide specific mechanical examination details beyond the immediate sequence of events during the accident sequence.
Findings
The instructor pilot was demonstrating a touch-and-go landing.
Wind was from 340 degrees at 7 knots.
The aircraft turned into the wind during rollout.
The left wing struck the runway.
Safety message
The source text does not explicitly state a safety lesson.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Nov 1983 Cessna 185 accident near Gainesville, FL?
During a touch-and-go landing demonstration at an instructional flight, the aircraft turned into the wind during rollout, causing the left wing to strike the runway and the aircraft to nose over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Nov 1983 involved a Cessna 185, registration N7318H, at Gainesville, FL.
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