Casualties unknown

2004-07-29: Cessna 206 (N8622Z) — Truckee, CA

Truckee, CA, US

On July 29, 2004, a Cessna 206 (registration N8622Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a sudden crosswind gust. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane veered left off the runway during landing roll after encountering a sudden crosswind gust, coming to rest 150 feet left and 2,500 feet beyond the runway end.

Accident

The airplane veered off the runway and collided with terrain and high vegetation after the pilot experienced a loss of directional control on the landing roll.

Sequence of Events

Upon touchdown, with the nose gear still off the runway, the airplane encountered a sudden crosswind gust and veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder pressure in an effort to counteract the veer, but the airplane continued to the left off the runway surface. It then encountered rough terrain and impacted sagebrush.

The airplane came to rest approximately 150 feet left of the runway edge and about 2,500 feet beyond the end of the runway.

Probable cause

Loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a sudden crosswind gust.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20041026X01695. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.