2004-03-12: Cessna 180 — Chugiak, AK

Casualties unknown • Chugiak, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on ground collision with a snow bank. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The private certificated pilot reported that he was landing on runway 1L, which required a correction for a 7 knot left crosswind. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he inadvertently allowed the airplane to veer to the right, and off the right side of the runway. The airplane's main wheels subsequently struck a snow bank, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-03-12 Cessna 180 accident near Chugiak, AK?

The private certificated pilot reported that he was landing on runway 1L, which required a correction for a 7 knot left crosswind. The pilot stated that after touchdown, he inadvertently allowed the airplane to veer to the right, and off the right side of the runway. The airplane's main wheels subsequently struck a…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-03-12 involved a Cessna 180, registration N7937V, at Chugiak, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on ground collision with a snow bank. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040318X00333. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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