No fatalities

Pilot Reports Gust of Wind During Landing Roll, Left Wing Sustains Substantial Damage

Missoula, MT, United States

On July 1, 2010, a CESSNA 180 operated by Paul E. Iverson was involved in an aviation accident near Missoula, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The pilot of an airplane reported a gust of wind during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to veer right and the left wing to scrape the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and stabilizer.

Event Summary

According to a written statement submitted by the pilot to the Federal Aviation Administration, an airplane was struck by a gust of wind during the landing roll. The gust caused the aircraft to veer to the right, and the left wing subsequently scraped the ground.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left wing rear spar, and left horizontal stabilizer.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the wind conditions at the time were from 350 degrees at 20 knots.

Investigation Status

The National Transportation Safety Board has attempted to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form (Form 6120.1) from the pilot. As of the date of this report, the form has not yet been received by the Safety Board.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotResponse/compensation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 2010 CESSNA 180 accident near Missoula, MT?

The pilot of an airplane reported a gust of wind during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to veer right and the left wing to scrape the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and stabilizer.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 2010 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 2010 involved a CESSNA 180, operated by Paul E. Iverson, at Missoula, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.