CESSNA 180H
Snohomish, WA — November 11, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA037 |
| Event ID | 20111115X13803 |
| Location | Snohomish, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.90472, -122.10250 |
| Airport | Harvey Field |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing on a grass portion of runway 15, the wind shifted from a crosswind to a tailwind. During the landing roll, he was unable to stop before the end of the 2,430-foot-long runway. The airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and impacted a fence, which resulted in structure damage to the left horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and left wing. The pilot stated that at the time of the accident, the wind was variable from 240 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 38 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.