Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Missoula, MT — 2010-07-01

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Date
2010-07-01
Location
Missoula, MT, USA
Airport
KMSO
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N3642C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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