# NTSB MKC87LA175: Cessna 180B, N5133E, Atkinson, NE, September 19, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 19, 1987, 17:10 local (22:10 UTC)
- Place: Atkinson, NE
- Coordinates: 42.522313, -98.970382 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5223&lon=-98.9704&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 16, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34441
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC87LA175
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34441/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA175

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - light condition - sunglare (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

WITNESSES STATED THAT THE PILOT WAS CHASING A WILD HORSE OUT OF AN ALFALFA FIELD AND BACK INTO A CORRAL WHEN A WINGTIP STRUCK A GROVE OF TREES AND THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED ONTO THE GROUND. THE PILOT STATED TO FAA THAT HE DID NOT SEE THE TREELINE DUE TO BLINDING SUNLIGHT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5133E](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5133E-1991-02-28), registration cancelled 1991-02-28, S/N 50433 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180B
- Registry model: [Cessna 180B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180b) (registry code 2072606) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 50433
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-K 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Todd D.Mitchell
- Registered owner: Hollers Ranch Co.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Departed: ONL, ATKINSON, NE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 25; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 3,200 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 330° at 20 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 70 °F

## Other investigations on N5133E (2)

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 CHI78FEM36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FEM36), Aug 30, 1978: Cessna 180 (N5133E), Nunica, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73DAG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG61), Nov 17, 1972: Cessna 180B (N5133E), Sterling, AK, 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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