Aircraft excursion during landing rollout

Casualties unknown • Eveleth, MN, US

An aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch and airport fence during its landing rollout.

What happened

During the final approach, the pilot reported an airspeed between 55 and 60 mph with a right quartering headwind of 10 knots. Just before touchdown, the wind decreased, which led to a loss of airspeed and a bounced landing. During the subsequent landing rollout, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, causing it to depart from the left side of the runway. The aircraft then impacted an airport fence and a drainage ditch.

The investigation

An examination of the aircraft's flight controls, braking systems, and landing gear assemblies revealed no mechanical anomalies prior to the impact.

Probable cause

A decrease in headwind just before touchdown caused a loss of airspeed and a bounced landing, leading to an inability to maintain directional control during the rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-03-26 Cessna 180G accident near Eveleth, MN?

An aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch and airport fence during its landing rollout.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-03-26 involved a Cessna 180G, registration N1250W, at Eveleth, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A decrease in headwind just before touchdown caused a loss of airspeed and a bounced landing, leading to an inability to maintain directional control during the rollout.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060519X00594. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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