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July 4, 2016 · Cessna 180 C · N9203T
Nome, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Nome, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 C (1960)
Tail Number
N9203T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC16CA040
The pilot stated that while landing on a gravel surfaced runway in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, a downdraft was encountered, which forced the airplane to the ground prematurely. The airplane subsequently impacted an estimated 38-inch-high metal barricade that was located about 90 feet from the runway threshold resulting in substantial damage to the right wing lift strut The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport manager stated that the metal barricade sections were erected each summer season to prevent All-Terrain Vehicles from using the runway, thus mitigating runway incursions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal barricade that encroached on the runway safety area.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that while landing on a gravel surfaced runway in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, a downdraft was encountered, which forced the airplane to the ground prematurely. The airplane subsequently impacted an estimated 38-inch-high metal barricade that was located about 90 feet from the runway threshold resulting in substantial damage to the right wing lift strut The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport manager stated that the metal barricade sections were erected each summer season to prevent All-Terrain Vehicles from using the runway, thus mitigating runway incursions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportNome City Field (0nm NE)
Runway21
Runway Length1950 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 C
Tail NumberN9203T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 0
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 20 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 28000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC