# NTSB CHI96LA018: Cessna 180G, N5466E, Belle Fourche, SD, October 20, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 20, 1995, 12:30 local (17:30 UTC) - Place: Belle Fourche, SD - Coordinates: 44.6604, -103.850028 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.6604&lon=-103.8500&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 18, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10140 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96LA018 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10140/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA018 ## Probable cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - Gear collapsed, landing - roll ## Analysis The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down, a gust of wind lifted the airplane and it bounced down onto the runway. The pilot stated that he was not able to keep the airplane straight and it exited the side of the runway. The right landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the ground before coming to rest. The pilot stated that there was a crosswind and he just was not quick enough with the rudder correction. ## Factual narrative On October 20, 1995, at 1230 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 180G, N5466E, piloted by the owner/operator, was substantially damaged while landing at Belle Fourche Municipal Airport, Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The private pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated from Princeton, Minnesota, at 1100 cdt with an intended final destination of Cody, Wyoming. The pilot stated that when he arrived at his planned refueling stop of Belle Fourche, he prepared to land of runway 12 (4500' x 60'). The pilot stated that while on final approach, the airplane encountered turbulence. "As I touched down, a gust of wind lifted me back up and then I bounced down again. I couldn't hold the plane straight and I started heading left towards the ravine or ditch area - I applied hard right brake to prevent the plane from going into ditch," the pilot stated. The right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground before the airplane came to rest. During a telephone interview, the pilot stated that upon his arrival at Belle Fourche the winds were approximately from 080 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 20 knots. He had received a preflight weather briefing prior to departing Princeton and the gusty wind conditions were forecasted to diminish by his planned estimated time of arrival at Belle Fourche. The pilot stated that he normally flies his airplane with floats attached and he is used to landing into the wind on water. He stated that there was a crosswind at Belle Fourche and he just was not quick enough with the rudder correction. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5466E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5466E), registered now, S/N 18051363 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 180G - Registry model: [Cessna 180G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180g) (registry code 2072616) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18051363 - Airframe hours: 2165 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Fire: Unknown - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Richard J. Peterson - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 11, 1995, 7 hours before - Departed: PNM, PRINCETON, MN - Destination: EFC - Airport: EFC, Belle Fourche, runway 14, 4,500 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; private; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 464 total, 317 in this make and model, 7 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 90° at 15 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19951020033709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951020033709A), Oct 20, 1995: Cessna 180G, Belle Fourche, SD, Substantial damage. Lost control during crosswind takeoff. Exited runway collapsing right main gear. Failed to compensate for wind. (-23) lost directional control upon landing. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.