CESSNA 180H
Delta Junction, AK — September 13, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA267 |
| Event ID | 20150922X53258 |
| Location | Delta Junction, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.02944, -146.83028 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was making an approach to an airstrip along the bank of a river. During the approach to landing, on short final, the airplane encountered a right quartering tailwind. The airplane drifted left of course and the sink rate increased beyond what the pilot had planned. The pilot reported that he added power to go around, but did not apply enough right rudder to compensate for wind and the power setting. Subsequently, the airplane yawed left, impacted trees, and bounced one time before coming to rest on a gravel bar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.