Casualties unknown

Pilot Overruns Runway and Noses Over After Landing at Hobart (N3818S)

Hobart, OK, US

On February 10, 1985, a Cessna 172E (registration N3818S) was involved in an aviation accident near Hobart, OK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot landing on Runway 17 at Hobart overran the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot had expected southerly winds but after the accident found north winds gusting to 20 knots.

Pre-flight and Weather Briefing

At 1515 CST, the pilot contacted a Flight Service Station (FSS) and was advised that a frontal system would pass through the Hobart area at approximately 2200. The pilot departed Stillwater at 1840 CST. At that time, the wind was from the south.

En Route and Approach

While en route, at 2004 CST, the pilot contacted Altus Air Force Base for a weather update. The controller reported winds from 210 to 220 degrees at 14 knots. Based on this information and the earlier briefing, the pilot anticipated that winds at Hobart would remain southerly. Consequently, he chose to land on Runway 17.

Landing and Accident

During the landing rollout, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop on the runway. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over. After the accident, the pilot noted that the wind had shifted and was from the north at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Post-Accident

The pilot reported the details of the accident. No other parties or aircraft were involved. The aircraft sustained damage from the impact with the ditch and the subsequent nose-over. No injuries were reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 1985 Cessna 172E accident near Hobart, OK?

A pilot landing on Runway 17 at Hobart overran the runway, struck a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot had expected southerly winds but after the accident found north winds gusting to 20 knots.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 1985 involved a Cessna 172E, registration N3818S, at Hobart, OK.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X35698. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.