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Aircraft Exits Runway During Crosswind Landing Attempt (N233KS)

Astoria, OR, US

On July 15, 2007, a Cessna 182S (registration N233KS) was involved in an aviation accident near Astoria, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that after touchdown, the aircraft's nose turned right; a go-around was attempted but the airplane continued off the runway, collapsing the left main and nose landing gears.

Incident Overview

The pilot of an airplane stated he executed a VOR approach to the airport and subsequently joined the traffic pattern for runway 26. During the final approach segment, he selected 30 degrees of flaps and performed a side slip maneuver to compensate for crosswind conditions.

Landing and Runway Excursion

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's nose veered to the right. The pilot attempted to initiate a go-around, but the airplane continued turning right and departed the runway surface. The left main landing gear and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed.

Weather Conditions

An automated weather observation recorded approximately five minutes before the accident indicated wind from 230 degrees at 6 knots.

Investigation

The investigation is based solely on the pilot's account. No further information about the aircraft type, registration, or injuries has been provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jul 2007 Cessna 182S accident near Astoria, OR?

A pilot reported that after touchdown, the aircraft's nose turned right; a go-around was attempted but the airplane continued off the runway, collapsing the left main and nose landing gears.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 2007 Cessna 182S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jul 2007 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N233KS, at Astoria, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070808X01142. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.