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September 29, 2013 · Cessna 185E · N1592F

Pilot Point, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185E (1966)
Tail Number
N1592F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC13CA106

The pilot stated that, as he was returning to the airport from a local flight, he noticed the wind had increased to 25 knots, gusting to 32 knots, and was almost a direct crosswind with the landing runway. He decided to land the airplane on the ramp, directly into the wind. As soon as the landing gear touched down, he noticed he was drifting toward a building, and was unable to correct for the drift. The left wing collided with the corner of the building, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that, as he was returning to the airport from a local flight, he noticed the wind had increased to 25 knots, gusting to 32 knots, and was almost a direct crosswind with the landing runway. He decided to land the airplane on the ramp, directly into the wind. As soon as the landing gear touched down, he noticed he was drifting toward a building, and was unable to correct for the drift. The left wing collided with the corner of the building, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportPilot Point (0nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185E
Tail NumberN1592F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO 520 · Reciprocating · 300

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.57 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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