N180LV

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180HS/N: 18051993

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 11, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA037
Location
Snohomish, WA
Event ID
20111115X13803
Coordinates
46.904724, -122.102500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N180LV
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051993
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
180HC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
5215 S MEAD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98118-2936
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA037