1995-10-15: Cessna 180R — Seattle, WA

Casualties unknown • Seattle, WA, US

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported the approach to landing was normal with correction inputs to maintain runway centerline due to the crosswind. ATIS was reporting the winds from 170 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet AGL, the airplane's vertical speed indicator went full scale down. He immediately applied full power, but a high sink rate began. The pilot stated the airplane touched down on the runway with full aileron and full rudder correction to stop the drift. The left wing impacted the runway before the airplane came to rest.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-10-15 Cessna 180R accident near Seattle, WA?

The pilot reported the approach to landing was normal with correction inputs to maintain runway centerline due to the crosswind. ATIS was reporting the winds from 170 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet AGL, the airplane's vertical speed indicator went full scale down. He immediately…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-10-15 involved a Cessna 180R, registration N3698C, at Seattle, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04663. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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