N1846ZCESSNA 180K 1989-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180K S/N: 180-52968

Summary

On June 17, 1989, a Cessna 180K (N1846Z) was involved in an accident near Bullfrog, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING CROSSWIND LANDINGS IN THE CESSNA 180.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1846Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 17, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA139
Location
BULLFROG, UT
Event ID
20001213X28555
Coordinates
37.570713, -110.320739
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE CROSSWIND WAS CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. AN UNDERLYING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING CROSSWIND LANDINGS IN THE CESSNA 180.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
180-52968
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
180K C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FULLERTON THOMAS M
Address
267 E FAIR PL
City
CENTENNIAL
State / Zip Code
CO 80121-2280
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN89LA139