N9586B

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180AS/N: 32883

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR10CA026
Location
Condon, OR
Event ID
20091021X95751
Coordinates
45.225555, -120.543334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post on approach.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32883
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180AC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMIDON GARY
Address
552 ROGUE AIR DR
City
SHADY COVE
State / Zip Code
OR 97539-9750
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote, 1,100-foot long dirt airstrip. The pilot stated that during the approach, on short final, the airplane struck the top of a fence post located at the approach end of the airstrip. The airplane subsequently landed hard and nosed-down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA026