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May 29, 1989 · Cessna 182B · N2770G
Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N2770G
Operator
Harold L Louth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA89LA094
WHILE CONCENTRATING ON CROSSWIND APPROACH, PLT ALLOWED ACFT TO CONTACT TREE TOPS. ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED HARD TO SIDE OF RUNWAY. THE PLT SAID THE TREES DAMAGED THE AILERONS AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE DESCENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT ALLOWED HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED BY A CROSSWIND AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON APPROACH.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONCENTRATING ON CROSSWIND APPROACH, PLT ALLOWED ACFT TO CONTACT TREE TOPS. ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED HARD TO SIDE OF RUNWAY. THE PLT SAID THE TREES DAMAGED THE AILERONS AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:26 PDT
Nearest AirportPilot Butte (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN2770G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarold L Louth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourceWFAC