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October 20, 1995 · Cessna 180G · N5466E

Belle Fourche, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Belle Fourche, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 180G
Tail Number
N5466E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA018

The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down, a gust of wind lifted the airplane and it bounced down onto the runway. The pilot stated that he was not able to keep the airplane straight and it exited the side of the runway. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground before coming to rest. The pilot stated that there was a crosswind and he just was not quick enough with the rudder correction.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 20, 1995, at 1230 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 180G, N5466E, piloted by the owner/operator, was substantially damaged while landing at Belle Fourche Municipal Airport, Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The private pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated from Princeton, Minnesota, at 1100 cdt with an intended final destination of Cody, Wyoming. The pilot stated that when he arrived at his planned refueling stop of Belle Fourche, he prepared to land of runway 12 (4500' x 60'). The pilot stated that while on final approach, the airplane encountered turbulence. "As I touched down, a gust of wind lifted me back up and then I bounced down again. I couldn't hold the plane straight and I started heading left towards the ravine or ditch area - I applied hard right brake to prevent the plane from going into ditch," the pilot stated. The right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground before the airplane came to rest. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated that upon his arrival at Belle Fourche the winds were approximately from 080 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 20 knots. He had received a preflight weather briefing prior to departing Princeton and the gusty wind conditions were forecasted to diminish by his planned estimated time of arrival at Belle Fourche. The pilot stated that he normally flies his airplane with floats attached and he is used to landing into the wind on water. He stated that there was a crosswind at Belle Fourche and he just was not quick enough with the rudder correction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBelle Fourche (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180G
Tail NumberN5466E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data