12 Aug 2012: CESSNA 180 K

12 Aug 2012: CESSNA 180 K — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Upland, CA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that after touching down the airplane tracked the centerline of the runway but eventually began to track to the right. After correcting left and back to the centerline the airplane tracked straight. Subsequently, a wind gust from the right caused the right wing to lift, which resulted in the airplane tracking to the left and eventually exiting the left side of the runway. With a fence now directly in his path and an impending collision imminent, the pilot initiated a go-around by applying full power and retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to 10 degrees. The pilot added that even though the airplane was now airborne, he 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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Response/compensation
  • Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 260/09kt, vis 10sm

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