No fatalities

23 May 2010: CESSNA 180A — CADA CATTLE CO — Kettle Falls, WA

Kettle Falls, WA, United States

On 23 May 2010, a CESSNA 180A operated by CADA CATTLE CO was involved in an aviation accident near Kettle Falls, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing in rain, a pilot reported normal touchdown but reduced visibility. After heavy braking and right rudder, the left main gear struck an elevated driveway, causing substantial damage to left wing, fuselage, and firewall.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during flight, isolated rain storms were encountered frequently. While on approach, light rain was present with good visibility. The pilot described a normal touchdown, after which the forward visibility decreased as the rain intensified from light to heavy.

Sequence of Events

At approximately 150 feet from the end of the airstrip, the pilot observed an 18-inch elevated driveway. In response, heavy braking and right rudder were applied, resulting in a low-speed skid. The left main gear subsequently impacted the driveway, and the aircraft continued sliding over the road bed.

Damage Assessment

The impact caused substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and firewall.

Pilot Account

The pilot provided the above account of the approach, touchdown, and subsequent collision with the driveway.

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