Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR11CA347

Sandy, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N8426T

CESSNA 182B

Analysis

The pilot had just landed at the grass strip. At the end of the landing roll, he started to turn to the right for the parking area when the right wing impacted a tree that caused substantial damage to the spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot had just landed at the grass strip. At the end of the landing roll, he started to turn to the right for the parking area when his right wing impacted a tree, substantially damaging the spar. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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