No fatalities

Aircraft Wing Strikes Tree During Turn After Landing

Sandy, OR, United States

On July 24, 2011, a CESSNA 182B operated by William Terry Keller was involved in an aviation accident near Sandy, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot landed at a grass strip and began turning right toward the parking area. The right wing struck a tree, substantially damaging the spar. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

Incident Overview A pilot had just completed a landing at a grass strip. At the end of the landing roll, the pilot began turning to the right toward the parking area. During this maneuver, the aircraft's right wing impacted a tree. ## Damage and Mechanical Condition The impact substantially damaged the aircraft's spar. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures involving the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause beyond the described sequence of events.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 2011 CESSNA 182B accident near Sandy, OR?

A pilot landed at a grass strip and began turning right toward the parking area. The right wing struck a tree, substantially damaging the spar. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 2011 CESSNA 182B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 2011 involved a CESSNA 182B, operated by William Terry Keller, at Sandy, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.