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February 20, 2013 · Cessna 180 · N9411C

Halifax, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Halifax, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9411C
Operator
Stephenson James E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA141

According to the pilot, after landing with a 90-degree crosswind at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots, the wind lifted the left wing, and the airplane "skipped" to the right about three or four times before the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees from the runway heading. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage landing gear bulkhead assembly, landing gear attachment angle, and the left wing strut attachment angle. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane first touched down between the centerline and the left edge of the runway. The airplane bounced a minimum of four times with each bounce progressively closer to the left edge of the runway. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, after landing on runway 20 with a ninety degree crosswind and a seven knot gust, the wind lifted the left wing and the airplane "skipped" to the right about three or four times before the left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest 180 degrees from runway heading. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the airplane first touched down between the centerline and the left edge of runway 20. The airplane bounced a minimum of four times with each bounce progressively closer to the left edge of the runway. The tracks indicate travel back towards the runway centerline and the airplane spinning to the right. Four gouges in the runway indicate two marks from the left main landing gear rim and two marks from the airplane propeller. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the left wing tip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage landing gear bulkhead assembly, landing gear attachment angle, and to the left wing strut attachment angle. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportHalifax-Northampton Regional (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width101 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9411C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephenson James E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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