CESSNA 182B
Sandy, OR — July 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA347 |
| Event ID | 20110725X82657 |
| Location | Sandy, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.61806, -122.37167 |
| Airport | McKinnon Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182B |
| 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 failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
Full Narrative
The pilot had just landed at the grass strip. At the end of the landing roll, he started to turn to the right for the parking area when his right wing impacted a tree, substantially damaging the spar. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of failures with the airframe or the 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.