Cessna 180J accident near Ramona, California, July 28, 1982
On July 28, 1982 at about 1:30 am local time, a Cessna 180J, registered N42916, was substantially damaged in an accident near Ramona, California (Remote Strip airport). It was an instructional flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 28, 1982 · about 1:30 am local time
- Place
- Ramona, California · Remote Strip · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 180J · all 180Js on the register
- Registration
- N42916 · registry record · serial 18052384
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Instructional flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PLT WAS PRACTICING LANDINGS ON A 15 FT WIDE REMOTE DIRT STRIP. THE RIGHT BRAKE FAILED & THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 408 hours in all; 74 in this make and model; 77 in the last 90 days; 354 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,364 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 98 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,800 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470-R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: San Diego CA at 5:30 pm
- Destination: San Diego CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 21, 1,300 ft by 15 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 245° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; clear
- Temperature: 176°F (80°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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