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April 14, 2006 · Cessna 180 · N40LT

Klamath Falls, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N40LT
Operator
Claren Nilsson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06LA076

After her initial departure, the pilot flew about 10 minutes south to another airport, where she executed about 10 touch-and-go landings. When the winds started to become variable and gusty at this location, the pilot returned to her initial departure point where she was cleared for a full-stop landing on runway 32. Although the touchdown was uneventful, according to the pilot, during the landing roll a crosswind gust lifted the left wing, and the aircraft began to veer from the runway heading. During her attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway, it turned sharply to the left, and the right wing and right elevator came in contact with the runway surface. The pilot said there did not appear to be any problems with the aircraft's flight controls or tailwheel steering system. After she taxied to parking, the pilot talked to an individual who had landed just before her, and that individual stated that he had also encountered gusty crosswinds. The two pilots estimated the gusts were as high as 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped aircraft during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.

Full Narrative

On April 14, 2006, approximately 1200 Pacific daylight time, the wing of a Cessna 180, N40LT, contacted the runway surface during the landing roll at Klamath Falls International Airport, Klamath Falls, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft's wing structure sustained substantial damage. The pilot, who is the owner/operator of the aircraft, initiated the 14 CFR Part 91 personal proficiency flight at the same airport approximately 90 minutes prior to the accident. There was no report of an ELT activation, and no flight plan had been filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, after her initial departure, she flew about 10 minutes south to Butte Valley Airport, where she executed about 10 touch-and-go landings. When the winds started to become variable and gusty at Butte Valley, the pilot returned to Klamath Falls, where she was cleared for a full-stop landing on runway 32. Although the touchdown was uneventful, according to the pilot, during the landing roll a crosswind gust lifted the left wing, and the aircraft began to veer from the runway heading. During her attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway, the aircraft turned sharply to the left, and the right wing and right elevator came in contact with the runway surface. The pilot said there did not appear to be any problems with the aircraft's flight controls or tailwheel steering system. After she taxied to parking, the pilot talked to an individual who had landed just before her, and that individual stated that he had also encountered gusty crosswinds. The two pilots estimated the gusts were as high as 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportKlamath Falls International (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length10301 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN40LT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClaren Nilsson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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