Casualties unknown

Pilot Attempts Go-Around After Tailwind Pushes Aircraft Left, Strikes Fence (N9069T)

Conde, SD, US

On April 21, 1987, a Cessna 182C (registration N9069T) was involved in an aviation accident near Conde, SD. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A private pilot conducting a business flight attempted a go-around after a quartering tailwind pushed the aircraft left during landing on a gravel road. The left main gear contacted a fence, and the aircraft crashed into an adjacent field.

Landing and Go-Around

A private pilot was conducting a business flight and attempted to land on a gravel road that had been used frequently for such operations. The pilot estimated the wind as 030 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 24 knots. The approach and landing were made to the west on an east-west road.

After touchdown, a quartering tailwind pushed the aircraft to the left. The pilot responded by adding full power and initiating a go-around. During the go-around attempt, the left main landing gear engaged the top wire of a fence, causing the aircraft to crash into an adjacent field.

Post-Event Details

No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, or number of occupants was provided in the source. The extent of damage to the aircraft and any injuries were not specified. The pilot had used the same road landing area frequently.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Apr 1987 Cessna 182C accident near Conde, SD?

A private pilot conducting a business flight attempted a go-around after a quartering tailwind pushed the aircraft left during landing on a gravel road. The left main gear contacted a fence, and the aircraft crashed into an adjacent field.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Apr 1987 involved a Cessna 182C, registration N9069T, at Conde, SD.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30659. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.