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April 26, 2008 · Cessna 185E · N185NH
Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 185E
Tail Number
N185NH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA112
During the landing roll of a full-stop landing, the airplane encountered an unexpected gusting crosswind, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After the pilot lost directional control, one of the airplane's wing tips impacted the runway surface. Inspection of the aircraft found no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the control or brake systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
Full Narrative
During the time the pilot was inbound to the airport, the winds were reported as variable in direction at five knots or less. While on final for a full-stop landing, the pilot encountered some mild thermal turbulence. Although the flare and touchdown were uneventful, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a gusting crosswind, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After the pilot lost directional control, the airplane's right wing tip impacted the runway surface. The surface impact resulted in the most outboard one foot of the right aileron being bent down about 45 degrees and aft about 30 degrees. Inspection of the aircraft found no anomalies in the flight control or tail wheel steering systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185E
Tail NumberN185NH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO