Incident Overview
A Cessna 180, registration N2413C, was involved in a landing accident while attempting to land in Teddy Roosevelt National Park. The pilot and passengers intended to hunt deer. A flat, grassy area situated on a ridge was selected as the landing site. Prior to the landing attempt, friends of the pilot inspected and marked the area. However, the pilot reported that the marked area was shorter than he had requested.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a drop off. This caused the right main landing gear (MLG) to collapse. As a result, the firewall and the right wing sustained damage. The extent of damage beyond these components was not specified.
Aircraft and Personnel
The aircraft was a Cessna 180. No information about injuries to the pilot or passengers was provided. The pilot's identity and the exact number of occupants were not disclosed. The accident occurred in Teddy Roosevelt National Park, but the date and time of day were not mentioned. There was no mention of air traffic control involvement.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident did not assign a probable cause. The only details reported were the pilot's comment about the marked area being shorter than requested and the encounter with a drop off. No analysis or conclusions were drawn regarding the cause of the landing gear collapse or the suitability of the landing site.
Damage
The damage was limited to the firewall and the right wing. No other damage to the aircraft was reported. The extent of repair needed was not described.