Casualties unknown

Landing Incident: Aircraft Skids Left, Hits Ground on Wing Tip (N9243B)

Astoria, OR, US

On October 6, 1984, a Cessna 175 (registration N9243B) was involved in an aviation accident near Astoria, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, an aircraft skidded left of the runway. The pilot applied controls and added power, but the nose rose, left wing dropped, and the aircraft struck the ground hard, collapsing nose and right main gear.

Incident Overview

During the landing phase, the pilot reported that the aircraft began to skid to the left of the runway. In response, the pilot applied rudder and aileron inputs and then added power. The elevator was pulled back, causing the nose to rise and the left wing to drop. Subsequently, the aircraft struck the ground hard on the wing tip and landing gear.

Damage and Post-Impact

As a result of the impact, the nose gear and the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft continued to skid before coming to a stop.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that during the landing, the wind was changing rapidly in both velocity and direction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1984 Cessna 175 accident near Astoria, OR?

During landing, an aircraft skidded left of the runway. The pilot applied controls and added power, but the nose rose, left wing dropped, and the aircraft struck the ground hard, collapsing nose and right main gear.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 1984 involved a Cessna 175, registration N9243B, at Astoria, OR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41476. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.