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September 3, 2006 · Cessna 180 · N9026C
Arock, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arock, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9026C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA174
After landing long and electing to go around the pilot added power, followed by the airplane veering to the right toward a stand of trees. The pilot's attempt to correct back to the left was unsuccessful, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot stated that he had landed with a tailwind.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, and the tailwind condition.
Full Narrative
After landing long and electing to go around the pilot added power, followed by the airplane veering to the right toward a stand of trees. The pilot's attempt to correct back to the left was unsuccessful, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot revealed that he had landed with a tailwind.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 PDT
Nearest AirportOwyhee River Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9026C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0