Casualties unknown

Gust Causes Balloon and Subsequent Wing Strike During Landing (N3567Y)

Hillsboro, WI, US

On June 3, 1986, a Cessna 182F (registration N3567Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Hillsboro, WI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After touchdown, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to balloon. The second touchdown in a crab angle led to a sideways slide, wing strike, and damage from bushes.

Event Details

The pilot reported that during landing, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to balloon back into the air after initial touchdown. The subsequent touchdown occurred with the aircraft in a crab angle, resulting in a sideways slide along the runway. As the aircraft slid, the right wing struck the runway surface just before the aircraft departed the paved area.

Damage

The aircraft sustained further damage after leaving the runway, impacting bushes ranging from 1 to 12 feet in height that were growing along the side of the runway.

Airport Information

The airport involved in the incident was labeled as private on aeronautical charts.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jun 1986 Cessna 182F accident near Hillsboro, WI?

After touchdown, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to balloon. The second touchdown in a crab angle led to a sideways slide, wing strike, and damage from bushes.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jun 1986 involved a Cessna 182F, registration N3567Y, at Hillsboro, WI.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33803. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.