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July 26, 2013 · Cessna 180J · N9286C

Hungry Horse, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hungry Horse, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N9286C
Operator
Jeanne Mcpherson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA352

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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 landing roll the airplane swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MDT
Nearest AirportSchafer (Usfs) (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN9286C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeanne Mcpherson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors Inc. · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind135°, gusting 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data