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March 18, 1993 · Cessna 177 · N2899X
Buena, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Buena, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2899X
Operator
Hill John H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA93LA079
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A 10 TO 12 KNOT LEFT CROSSWIND WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 28 AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP AND BEGAN TO DRIFT RIGHT. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT FOR THE DRIFT, HE ADDED POWER AND EXECUTED A BALKED LANDING. DURING THE GO AROUND THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED LEFT IMPACTING A CYCLONE FENCE WHICH PARALLELED THE RUNWAY ON ITS SOUTH SIDE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE CROSSWINDS AND THE FENCE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED A 10 TO 12 KNOT LEFT CROSSWIND WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 28 AT THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP AND BEGAN TO DRIFT RIGHT. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT FOR THE DRIFT, HE ADDED POWER AND EXECUTED A BALKED LANDING. DURING THE GO AROUND THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED LEFT IMPACTING A CYCLONE FENCE WHICH PARALLELED THE RUNWAY ON ITS SOUTH SIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PST
Nearest AirportBuena Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2899X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHill John H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC