Pilot Debrief

Cessna 185E near Bend, OR — 2008-04-26

Final reportSEA08CA112
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Date
2008-04-26
Location
Bend, OR, USA
Airport
KBDN
Aircraft
Cessna 185E
Registration
N185NH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.

NTSB narrative

During the landing roll of a full-stop landing, the airplane encountered an unexpected gusting crosswind, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After the pilot lost directional control, one of the airplane's wing tips impacted the runway surface. Inspection of the aircraft found no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the control or brake systems.

NTSB coding

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