CESSNA 180A
Condon, OR — October 10, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA026 |
| Event ID | 20091021X95751 |
| Location | Condon, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.22556, -120.54333 |
| Airport | Chukar Flats |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180A |
| 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 maintain clearance from the fence post on approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote, 1,100-foot long dirt airstrip. The pilot stated that during the approach, on short final, the airplane struck the top of a fence post located at the approach end of the airstrip. The airplane subsequently landed hard and nosed-down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.
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.