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October 10, 2009 · Cessna 180A · N9586B
Condon, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Condon, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N9586B
Operator
Bartell Stan D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA026
The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote, 1,100-foot-long dirt airstrip. The pilot stated that during the approach, on short final, the airplane struck the top of a fence post located at the approach end of the airstrip. The airplane subsequently landed hard and nosed-down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote, 1,100-foot long dirt airstrip. The pilot stated that during the approach, on short final, the airplane struck the top of a fence post located at the approach end of the airstrip. The airplane subsequently landed hard and nosed-down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportChukar Flats (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN9586B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBartell Stan D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO