CESSNA 180K
Renton, WA — May 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA246 |
| Event ID | 20100519X94810 |
| Location | Renton, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.49306, -122.21584 |
| Airport | Renton Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting a full stop landing in variable gusty wind conditions. Although he was able to successfully touchdown on the main landing gear, as he was lowering the tailwheel to the runway surface, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing. The airplane then began to weather vane to the right. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane with the runway, but he eventually lost directional control, whereupon the airplane's left wing struck the runway surface and was bent upward.
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.