On September 7, 2009, a CESSNA 180G operated by SCHERFF LEWIS H was involved in an aviation accident near Canby, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane encountered a wind gust while landing on runway 12, causing the left wing to strike the runway and veer off to the left side. The aircraft came to rest after the right wing struck the ground.
Accident Sequence
The airplane was landing on runway 12 when it encountered a gust of wind from the south/southeast. During the landing, the left wing struck the runway surface. The airplane subsequently veered off the left side of the runway, where the right wing made contact with the ground, and the aircraft came to rest.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that the automated weather reporting system (AWOS) indicated winds from 150 degrees at 12 knots. Approximately one hour prior to the accident, the nearest weather reporting station, located about 45 miles northwest of the accident airport, reported winds from 160 degrees at 14 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
Other contributing factors
Effect on operation
Related events
Same aircraft family
19 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
13 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
30 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180A
27 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180E
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180J
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
10 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
31 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
22 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180K
9 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
3 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
21 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 180H
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Sept 2009 CESSNA 180G accident near Canby, MN?
An airplane encountered a wind gust while landing on runway 12, causing the left wing to strike the runway and veer off to the left side. The aircraft came to rest after the right wing struck the ground.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 2009 CESSNA 180G accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Sept 2009 involved a CESSNA 180G, operated by SCHERFF LEWIS H, at Canby, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
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