Casualties unknown

Gust During Landing Roll Leads to Aircraft Damage (N4953Z)

Silverdale, WA, US

On December 10, 1987, a Cessna TU206G (registration N4953Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Silverdale, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During the landing roll with a quartering headwind, a gust pushed the aircraft left. The pilot's full right aileron had no effect. Applying full right brake caused the left wing tip to strike the ground, damaging the wing, propeller, and nose gear.

Event Description

While the aircraft was on the landing roll with a quartering headwind, it encountered a gust that pushed it to the left. The pilot reported applying full right aileron, but the input had no effect on the aircraft's trajectory.

Pilot Actions

As the aircraft was being blown toward nearby trees, the pilot applied full right brake. He stated that the left wing tip then swung forward and downward, contacting the ground. Subsequently, the aircraft rocked forward.

Damage

The left wing, propeller, and nose gear sustained damage during the occurrence.

Wind Conditions

The pilot estimated the wind at the time of the event was from the south-southwest at 10 knots, gusting to 35 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Dec 1987 Cessna TU206G accident near Silverdale, WA?

During the landing roll with a quartering headwind, a gust pushed the aircraft left. The pilot's full right aileron had no effect. Applying full right brake caused the left wing tip to strike the ground, damaging the wing, propeller, and nose gear.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Dec 1987 involved a Cessna TU206G, registration N4953Z, at Silverdale, WA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32789. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.