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April 30, 2011 · Cessna 185A · N1679Z
Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 185A
Tail Number
N1679Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA215
The pilot reported that during the approach the airplane experienced a constant crosswind from the left. As the airplane entered the landing flare, it encountered turbulence that the pilot believed was created by the hangars alongside the runway. The airplane touched down with the left wing low and, during the rollout, the wind picked up the left wing. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane weathervaned into the wind. Subsequently, the right wing, right elevator and right horizontal stabilizer struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The wind was reported to be from 320 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 17 knots at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the approach, the airplane experienced a constant crosswind from the left. As the airplane entered the landing flare, it encountered turbulence which the pilot believed was created by the hangars alongside the runway. The airplane touched down with the left wing low and during the roll out, the wind picked up the left wing. The pilot applied brakes and the airplane weather vaned into the wind. Subsequently, the right wing, right elevator and right horizontal stabilizer struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 320 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185A
Tail NumberN1679Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time02:15
Weather SourceWFAC