On July 20, 1990, a Cessna 180B (registration N20KB) operated by Aalgaard, Ray F. was involved in an aviation accident near Red Bluff, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AN IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Cessna 180B bounced during landing on a private airstrip, touched down in a three-point attitude, then veered right into boulders bordering the runway shoulder. The right main landing gear separated before the aircraft collided with a fence. Winds were calm and no mechanical failures were reported.
Accident Sequence
A Cessna 180B experienced a bounce during landing on a private airstrip. Following the bounce, the aircraft touched down straight in a three-point attitude. It traveled straight for several feet before veering to the right. The aircraft subsequently struck boulders that bordered the right shoulder of the runway. The impact caused the right main landing gear to separate at the fuselage. The aircraft then continued and collided with a fence that ran parallel to the runway.
Aircraft and Conditions
The accident involved a Cessna 180B. The winds at the time of the landing were calm. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Jul 1990 Cessna 180B accident near Red Bluff, CA?
A Cessna 180B bounced during landing on a private airstrip, touched down in a three-point attitude, then veered right into boulders bordering the runway shoulder. The right main landing gear separated before the aircraft collided with a fence. Winds were calm and no mechanical failures were reported.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jul 1990 involved a Cessna 180B, registration N20KB, operated by Aalgaard, Ray F., at Red Bluff, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
AN IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.
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