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May 23, 2010 · Cessna 180A · N9104R
Kettle Falls, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kettle Falls, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N9104R
Operator
Cada Cattle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA257
The pilot stated that while in flight he encountered frequent isolated rain storms. During the approach there was light rain with good visibility. The pilot reported a normal touchdown and a reduction in forward visibility as the light rain became heavy rain. At approximately 150 feet from the end of the airstrip the pilot saw an 18 inch elevated driveway and applied heavy braking and right rudder resulting in a low speed skid. The left main gear impacted the driveway and the aircraft continued to slide over the road bed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while in flight he encountered frequent isolated rain storms. During the approach there was light rain with good visibility. The pilot reported a normal touchdown and a reduction in forward visibility as the light rain became heavy rain. At approximately 150 feet from the end of the airstrip the pilot saw an 18 inch elevated driveway and applied heavy braking and right rudder resulting in a low speed skid. The left main gear impacted the driveway and the aircraft continued to slide over the road bed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Grass Strip (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN9104R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCada Cattle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 32 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourcePILO