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November 24, 1989 · Cessna 180 · N52158
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N52158
Operator
Runyan Ronald D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA035
WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 26, DURING GUSTY CROSS-WIND CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED CAUSING THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THIS RESULTED IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER. THE LOCAL ATIS REPORTED SURFACE WINDS TO BE FROM 210 DEGREES AT 16 GUSTING TO 21 KNOTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND. THE GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITION IS CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
WHILE LANDING ON RUNWAY 26, DURING GUSTY CROSS-WIND CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED CAUSING THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR TO COLLAPSE. THIS RESULTED IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER. THE LOCAL ATIS REPORTED SURFACE WINDS TO BE FROM 210 DEGREES AT 16 GUSTING TO 21 KNOTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CST
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN52158
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRunyan Ronald D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:24
Weather SourceWFAC