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March 11, 2012 · Cessna 180H · N3424Y
Belle Chase, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Belle Chase, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N3424Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA185
On downwind, the pilot noticed that the wind had increased and that there was light turbulence. He planned to land beyond some trees to avoid turbulence. The airplane encountered a wind gust during the landing roll. The pilot applied rudder and aileron corrections along with heavy braking. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a pipe rack resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a tailwheel spring was bent, and its spring rate was weak, which allowed the tailwheel's fork to caster freely by not engaging into its machined locking detent.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
On downwind the pilot noticed that the wind had picked up and that there was light turbulence. He planned to land beyond trees to avoid turbulence. The airplane went through a gust of wind on roll out. The pilot applied rudder and aileron corrections along with heavy braking. The airplane exited the runway and impacted a pipe rack where the airplane sustained substantial damage to its left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a tailwheel spring, part number 3432, was bent and its spring rate was weak, which allowed the tailwheel's fork to caster freely by not engaging into its machined locking detent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Seaplane Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN3424Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 19 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC