ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353314
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| Date: | Friday 21 May 1999 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A185E |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N50AU |
| MSN: | 1851368 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4475 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Othello, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pasco, WA |
| (S7O) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
As the pilot started turning final on runway 25, he noted a little drift to the right, but he said he straightened out easily and flew straight on touchdown. The aircraft was still flying straight as it was slowing down, when a gust of wind weathercocked the airplane toward the left. The airplane left the runway heading towards a hay field, but before reaching the field, the right landing gear hit a concrete drain inspection pipe, separating the landing gear. The right wing tip struck the ground, turning the aircraft to the right.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions after landing. Factors include gusty winds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA99LA076
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 12:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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