Summary
On June 23, 2002, a Cessna 180K (N2801K) was involved in an incident near Idaho Falls, ID. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
On June 23, 2002, at 1354 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2801K, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The airplane is registered to Z Air Incorporated of Dewey, Arizona, and was being operated as an aerial photography flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The flight departed from Idaho Falls approximately one hour prior to the accident.
In a written statement, dated July 7, 2002, the pilot related that the "Winds were 8 knots but shifting from 140 degrees to 210 degrees", on his approach to Runway 20.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA02LA105. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2801K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A crosswind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On June 23, 2002, at 1354 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2801K, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The airplane is registered to Z Air Incorporated of Dewey, Arizona, and was being operated as an aerial photography flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The flight departed from Idaho Falls approximately one hour prior to the accident.
In a written statement, dated July 7, 2002, the pilot related that the "Winds were 8 knots but shifting from 140 degrees to 210 degrees", on his approach to Runway 20. The pilot stated that after landing on the right tire, he reduced power to the engine. Before the left tire had touched down he related that, "the aircraft pivoted on the right tire and shot to [his] left." In an attempt to regain control, he applied full power, however the aircraft slid off the runway, and came to rest facing approximately 180 degrees from the landing direction.
The 1353 METAR observation at Idaho Falls reported winds from 190 degrees at 10 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA02LA105