Casualties unknown

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on Idaho Highway After Snow Showers (N9393C)

Logan, UT, US

On March 24, 1988, a Cessna 180 (registration N9393C) was involved in an aviation accident near Logan, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot flying from Colorado Springs to Portland executed an emergency landing on a highway near Logan, Idaho, after encountering low ceilings and snow showers, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Incident Report

According to the pilot's account, the flight departed Colorado Springs, Colorado, with Portland, Oregon, as its intended destination. The pilot had planned a refueling stop in the Logan/Malad City area of Idaho. While traversing mountainous terrain east of Logan, the aircraft crossed a ridgeline and subsequently encountered low cloud ceilings and snow showers. The pilot determined that he could not continue across the next ridgeline while maintaining visual meteorological conditions. Additionally, the aircraft had been in flight for nearly five hours.

Emergency Landing

Based on these circumstances, the pilot made the decision to land on a paved highway. During the landing roll, one of the main landing gear wheels left the paved surface, entering soft earth alongside the road. The wheel then progressed into a ditch, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over.

Current Information

The pilot's report is the sole source of information at this time. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries have been released. The incident is under investigation by the appropriate authorities.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Mar 1988 Cessna 180 accident near Logan, UT?

A pilot flying from Colorado Springs to Portland executed an emergency landing on a highway near Logan, Idaho, after encountering low ceilings and snow showers, causing the aircraft to nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Mar 1988 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9393C, at Logan, UT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25255. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.