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May 19, 2010 · Cessna 180K · N66033

Renton, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Renton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N66033
Operator
Grant Eric
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA246

The pilot of the tail wheel-equipped airplane was attempting a full stop landing in variable gusty wind conditions. Although he was able to successfully touch down on the main landing gear, as he was lowering the tail wheel to the runway surface, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing. The airplane then began to weather vane to the right. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, but he eventually lost directional control, whereupon the airplane's left wing struck the runway surface and was bent upward.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting a full stop landing in variable gusty wind conditions. Although he was able to successfully touchdown on the main landing gear, as he was lowering the tailwheel to the runway surface, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing. The airplane then began to weather vane to the right. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, but he eventually lost directional control, whereupon the airplane's left wing struck the runway surface and was bent upward.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportRenton Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5082 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN66033
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGrant Eric
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter29.62 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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