N2927K

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 18053132

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 12, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA352
Location
Upland, CA
Event ID
20120812X03834
Coordinates
34.111667, -117.687225
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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2927K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18053132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHRISTENSEN DEREK J
Address
9776 CHURCH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
State / Zip Code
CA 91730-2828
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after touching down the airplane tracked the centerline of the runway but eventually began to track to the right. After correcting left and back to the centerline the airplane tracked straight. Subsequently, a wind gust from the right caused the right wing to lift, which resulted in the airplane tracking to the left and eventually exiting the left side of the runway. With a fence now directly in his path and an impending collision imminent, the pilot initiated a go-around by applying full power and retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to 10 degrees. The pilot added that even though the airplane was now airborne, he was unable to climb over the fence. The airplane impacted the top of the fence with its main landing gear and tail wheel before coming to rest wedged between a rock pile and the fence. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies 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# WPR12CA352