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October 15, 1995 · Cessna 180R · N3698C

Seattle, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Seattle, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180R
Tail Number
N3698C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA009

The pilot reported the approach to landing was normal with correction inputs to maintain runway centerline due to the crosswind. ATIS was reporting the winds from 170 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet AGL, the airplane's vertical speed indicator went full scale down. He immediately applied full power, but a high sink rate began. The pilot stated the airplane touched down on the runway with full aileron and full rudder correction to stop the drift. The left wing impacted the runway before the airplane came to rest.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 15, 1995, at 1540 pacific daylight time (pdt), a Cessna 180R, N3698C, was substantially damaged while landing at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington. The pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight originated from Camas, Washington, at 1440 pdt. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident and a VFR flight plan was on file. In a detailed written statement, the pilot reported the approach to landing on runway 13R was normal with correction inputs to maintain runway centerline. The pilot stated that while the airplane was on final approach, ATIS was reporting the winds from 170 degrees at 8 knots. He had also heard a wind check transmission from the control tower reporting the winds from 170 variable to 270 degrees at 14 knots. The control tower also reported the winds as gusting, but the remainder of this transmission was cut off by another airplane transmitting on the same frequency. The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet AGL, the airplane's VSI went full scale down. He immediately applied full power but a high sink rate began. The pilot stated directional control was maintained, but touchdown was unavoidable. The airplane touched down with full aileron and full rudder correction to stop the drift. The pilot reported that he decided that a go around would not be possible without loosing directional control of the airplane because the rudder was at its limit. The pilot stated that as the airplane slowed during the landing roll, the horizontal stabilizer lost authority at full travel. The airplane's tail dropped and the left wing impacted the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 PDT
Nearest AirportKing County Intnl Airport (0nm)
Runway13R
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180R
Tail NumberN3698C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-A · Reciprocating · 255
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:24
Weather SourceWFAC

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