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August 25, 2000 · Cessna 180H · N91464

Roche Harbor, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Roche Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N91464
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA171

During a telephone conversation, the pilot stated that shortly after touchdown (wheel landing), the aircraft drifted to the right (south) of runway centerline. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, however, the aircraft continued off the runway and down an embankment that parallels the runway. During the accident sequence, the aircraft's main gear separated from the airframe resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. A FAA inspector from the Seattle, Washington, Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), visually inspected the aircraft after the accident and reported that there was no evidence found to indicate a brake failure or malfunction. Shortly after the accident, a Sheriff's Deputy from the San Juan County Sheriff's Office reported that the winds at Roche Harbor were blowing across the runway at a 30-40 degree angle and estimated that the wind speed was 10-15 knots. He also stated that the winds favored runway 24 (report attached). The 1553 METAR observation taken at Friday Harbor, Washington (6 miles southeast of the accident site), reported winds from 230 degrees true at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during landing.

Full Narrative

On August 25, 2000, about 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180H, N91464, sustained substantial damage while landing on runway 07 at Roche Harbor Airport, Roche Harbor, Washington. The commercial pilot, and the one passenger aboard the aircraft were not injured. The pilot was operating the aircraft as a visual flight rules (VFR) personal/pleasure flight under Title 14 CFR 91, when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Portland, Oregon, (PDX) approximately two hours prior to the accident. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB, the pilot stated that shortly after touchdown (wheel landing), the aircraft drifted to the right (south) of runway centerline. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, however, the aircraft continued off the runway and down an embankment that parallels the runway. During the accident sequence, the aircraft's main gear separated from the airframe resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. Shortly after the accident, a Sheriff's Deputy from the San Juan County Sheriff's Office reported that the winds at Roche Harbor were blowing across the runway at a 30-40 degree angle and estimated that the wind speed was 10-15 knots. He also stated that the winds favored runway 24 (report attached). The 1553 METAR observation taken at Friday Harbor, Washington (6 miles southeast of the accident site), reported winds from 230 degrees true at 7 knots. A FAA inspector from the Seattle, Washington, Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), visually inspected the aircraft after the accident and reported that there was no evidence found to indicate a brake failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRoche Harbor (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length4180 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN91464
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data