Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180K near Portland, OR — 2022-04-29

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Date
2022-04-29
Location
Portland, OR, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180K
Registration
N20640
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, he initiated an approach to a private grass airstrip with a 5-knot tailwind. During the landing roll the airplane had limited brake effectiveness as the grass was wet. The airplane subsequently slid off the airstrip and collided with a fence. The right-side elevator was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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