Casualties unknown

1995-10-20: Cessna 180G (N5466E) — Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche, SD, US

On October 20, 1995, a Cessna 180G (registration N5466E) was involved in an aviation accident near Belle Fourche, SD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delayed rudder correction during a crosswind landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, a gust of wind caused a bounce, leading to a runway excursion. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing struck the ground. The pilot attributed the event to delayed rudder correction in crosswind conditions.

Event Summary

A pilot reported that during the landing flare, a gust of wind lifted the airplane, causing it to bounce back onto the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane departed the side of the runway. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing contacted the ground before the airplane came to rest.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot, a crosswind was present during the approach and landing. He stated that he was not quick enough with rudder correction to counteract the wind's effect, leading to the loss of control. The pilot noted that the gust lifted the airplane just at touchdown, exacerbating the situation.

Damage

The right landing gear collapsed during the excursion, and the right wing sustained impact damage from contacting the ground. The extent of further damage was not specified in the report.

Probable cause

The pilot's delayed rudder correction during a crosswind landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04671. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.