Casualties unknown

Cessna 182 Overruns Strip and Noses Over in Tailwind Landing (N91614)

Healdsburg, CA, US

On February 8, 1986, a Cessna 182M (registration N91614) was involved in an aviation accident near Healdsburg, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On February 8, 1986, a Cessna 182 (N91614) overran a dirt strip and nosed over after encountering a gusting tailwind during landing roll. The pilot had elected to land south on a down-sloping, 1300-foot strip.

Incident Overview

On February 8, 1986, at 1430 Pacific Standard Time, a Cessna 182, registration N91614, overran the landing surface and nosed over at a dirt strip. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, with generally calm winds and sporadic gusts from the north at approximately 10 knots.

Approach and Landing

There was no indication of unfavorable conditions prior to the approach. The pilot elected to land to the south on the down-sloping, 1300-foot dirt strip. During the landing roll, a gusting tailwind extended the landing run beyond the available distance.

Outcome

The aircraft ran off the end of the dirt strip and nosed over, coming to rest in a vertical position. No further details about occupant injuries or aircraft damage were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Feb 1986 Cessna 182M accident near Healdsburg, CA?

On February 8, 1986, a Cessna 182 (N91614) overran a dirt strip and nosed over after encountering a gusting tailwind during landing roll. The pilot had elected to land south on a down-sloping, 1300-foot strip.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Feb 1986 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N91614, at Healdsburg, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32885. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.