N3642C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31140

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 1, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA333
Location
Missoula, MT
Event ID
20100708X44550
Coordinates
46.916389, -114.090553
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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31140
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCMAHAN BRYAN
Address
PO BOX 209
City
GAKONA
State / Zip Code
AK 99586-0209
Country
United States

Analysis

In a written statement to the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane was struck by a gust of wind. The airplane veered to the right and the left wing scraped the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left wing rear spar, and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported the wind as 350 degrees at 20 knots.

Despite repeated attempts to obtain a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form (Form 6120.1) from the pilot, to this date this form has not yet been received by the Safety Board.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA333