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October 1, 2006 · Cessna 180K · N64257

Barton City, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Barton City, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N64257
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA001

The airplane was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway on landing. The pilot reported that the intended destination was a private airstrip with an east-west oriented runway about 1,200 feet long, and a north-south oriented runway about 2,000 feet long. The pilot stated that when he overflew the windsock before landing, it appeared that winds were about 10 knots directly out of the north. He set up for a landing to the east; however, he "landed long" and subsequently "ran out of runway." The airplane encountered a rock pile located off the end of the runway. The pilot reported that upon exiting the airplane after the accident, he noticed that the wind was variable and appeared to have shifted. He commented that the wind might have gotten behind him on landing. Winds recorded at the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC), located about 16 nautical miles southeast of the accident site, at 1058, were from 280 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the rock pile located off the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway on landing. The pilot was not injured. The pilot reported that the intended destination was a private airstrip with an east-west oriented runway about 1,200 feet long, and a north-south oriented runway about 2,000 feet long. The pilot stated that when he over flew the windsock before landing, it appeared that winds were about 10 knots directly out of the north. He set up for a landing to the east; however, he "landed long" and subsequently "ran out of runway." The airplane encountered a rock pile off the end of the runway. The pilot reported that upon exiting the airplane after the accident, he noticed that the wind was variable and appeared to have shifted from the north. He commented that the wind might have gotten behind him on landing. Winds recorded by the Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) Automated Weather Observing System, at 1058, were from 280 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. OSC was located approximately 16 nautical miles southeast of the accident site. The pilot stated that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN64257
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 45 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time14:58
Weather SourceWFAC

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