No fatalities

12 Aug 2012: CESSNA 180 K — Upland, CA

Upland, CA, United States

On 12 Aug 2012, a CESSNA 180 K was involved in an aviation accident near Upland, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after landing, a wind gust lifted the right wing, causing the airplane to track left and exit the runway. During a go-around, the airplane impacted a fence and came to rest between a rock pile and the fence.

Incident Details

According to the pilot, after touchdown, the airplane initially tracked the runway centerline but then began to deviate to the right. The pilot corrected left and returned to the centerline, after which the airplane tracked straight. Subsequently, a gust of wind from the right caused the right wing to lift. This resulted in the airplane again tracking to the left, and it eventually departed the left side of the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that a fence was directly ahead and a collision was imminent. He initiated a go-around by applying full power and retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to 10 degrees. Although the airplane became airborne, the pilot was unable to climb over the fence. The airplane impacted the top of the fence with its main landing gear and tail wheel before coming to rest wedged between a rock pile and the fence. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest in an unusual position, wedged between a rock pile and the fence after the fence impact. No other details were provided.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotResponse/compensation

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome