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September 7, 2009 · Cessna 180G · N1250W
Canby, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Canby, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 180G
Tail Number
N1250W
Operator
Scherff Lewis H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA564
The airplane encountered a gust of wind from the south/southeast while landing on Runway 12. The left wing struck the runway and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway where the right wing struck the ground and the airplane came to rest. The pilot reported that the automated weather reporting system reported winds from 150 degrees at 12 knots. Approximately 1 hour prior to the accident, the closest weather reporting station, located about 45 miles northwest of the accident airport, reported winds from 160 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 25 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airplane encountered a gust of wind from the south/southeast while landing on runway 12. The left wing struck the runway and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway where the right wing struck the ground and the airplane came to rest. The pilot reported the automated weather reporting system (AWOS) was reporting winds from 150 degrees at 12 knots. Approximately 1 hour prior to the accident, the closest weather reporting station located about 45 miles northwest of the accident airport was reporting winds from 160 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 25 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMyers Field Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180G
Tail NumberN1250W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScherff Lewis H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 14 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 59
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC