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April 22, 2003 · Cessna 180J · N7821K

Angwin, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Angwin, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N7821K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA140

The airplane veered off the runway to the right and came to rest nose down in a ditch. The pilot had received an airport advisory from another airplane that the airport was experiencing a crosswind from the west and recommended runway 16. During the landing roll, with the tail still airborne, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right despite full rudder control input and braking by the pilot to the left.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On April 22, 2003, at 1430 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180J, N7821K, veered off the runway and collided with a ditch while landing at Angwin Airport, Angwin, California. The airplane was owned and operated by the private pilot under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Angwin at 1130. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he had received an airport advisory from another airplane that the airport was experiencing winds from the west and runway 16 was recommended. He stated that during the landing roll, with the tail of the airplane still airborne, a gust of wind forced the airplane to the right despite full rudder control input and braking to the left. The airplane veered off the runway to the right and came to rest nose down in a ditch. The closest aviation weather reporting station is at Sonoma County Airport, 18 miles to the southwest. The winds recorded at Sonoma Country Airport for 1353 and 1453 were calm. The pilot reported that the winds at Angwin, at the time of the accident, were 260 degrees at 5 to 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportAngwin-Parrett Field (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3217 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN7821K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 46
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data