Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 2, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA389
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Event ID
20120903X93301
Coordinates
48.840831, -117.283889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N42014
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18258808
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GORMAN JACK
Address
1122 SE ALDER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
OR 97123-4713
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway down a 50-foot embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA389