# NTSB LAX82DA277: Cessna 180, N2223C, Goodyear, AZ, July 25, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: July 25, 1982, 13:07 local (20:07 UTC)
- Place: Goodyear, AZ
- Coordinates: 33.569042, -112.049324 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.5690&lon=-112.0493&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 25, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70850
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DA277
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70850/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA277

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - throttle/power control - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - landing gear,main gear attachment - overload (contributing factor)
  - go-around - performed, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OF THE AIRCRAFT BROKE OFF DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS DAMAGED FURTHER ON A SUBSEQUENT LANDING. THE WEATHER WAS VMC AND NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED. THE LANDING GEAR BOLTS FAILED IN OVERLOAD AND SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF FATIGUE. NO REPORT WAS FILED BY THE PILOT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2223C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2223C), registered now, S/N 30523, built 1953 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180) (registry code 2072602) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 30523
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-A 225 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Emmett J. Warren
- Registered owner: Emmett J. Warren
- Departed: C, GOODYEAR, AZ
- Destination: C, GOODYEAR, AZ
- Airport: GYR, Phoenix-Litchfield Munici, runway 21, 8,500 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 12,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 194 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820725031709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820725031709A), Jul 25, 1982: Cessna 180, Goodyear, AZ, Substantial damage. Left main landing gear collapsed from an overload on a touch and go landing.

## Other investigations on N2223C (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC76DHA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DHA41), Jun 28, 1976: Cessna 180 (N2223C), Greentown, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DHA33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHA33), Jun 11, 1974: Cessna 180 (N2223C), Greentown, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66F0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66F0128), Oct 11, 1965: Cessna 180 (N2223C), Nampa, ID, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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