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June 23, 2002 · Cessna 180K · N2801K

Idaho Falls, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N2801K
Operator
David Kresser
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA105

In a written statement, the pilot related that the "Winds were 8 knots but shifting from 140 degrees to 210 degrees", on his approach to the runway. The pilot stated that after landing on the right tire, he reduced power to the engine. Before the left tire had touched down he related that, "the aircraft pivoted on the right tire and shot to [his] left." In an attempt to regain control, he applied full power, however the aircraft slid off the runway, and came to rest facing approximately 180 degrees from the landing direction. The 1353 METAR observation at Idaho Falls reported winds from 190 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 2002, at 1354 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2801K, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The airplane is registered to Z Air Incorporated of Dewey, Arizona, and was being operated as an aerial photography flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The flight departed from Idaho Falls approximately one hour prior to the accident. In a written statement, dated July 7, 2002, the pilot related that the "Winds were 8 knots but shifting from 140 degrees to 210 degrees", on his approach to Runway 20. The pilot stated that after landing on the right tire, he reduced power to the engine. Before the left tire had touched down he related that, "the aircraft pivoted on the right tire and shot to [his] left." In an attempt to regain control, he applied full power, however the aircraft slid off the runway, and came to rest facing approximately 180 degrees from the landing direction. The 1353 METAR observation at Idaho Falls reported winds from 190 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:54 MDT
Nearest AirportFanning Field (0nm)
Runway020
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN2801K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid Kresser
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-470U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data