Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR10CA333

Missoula, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N3642C

CESSNA 180

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered to the right and the left wing scraped the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left wing rear spar, and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported the wind as 350 degrees at 20 knots.

Factual Information

In a written statement to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane was struck by a gust of wind. The airplane veered to the right and the left wing scraped the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left wing rear spar, and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported the wind as 350 degrees at 20 knots. Despite repeated attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form (Form 6120.1) from the pilot, to this date this form has not yet been received by the Safety Board.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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