# NTSB WPR10CA257: Cessna 180A, N9104R, Kettle Falls, WA, May 23, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: May 23, 2010, 13:45 local (20:45 UTC) - Place: Kettle Falls, WA - Coordinates: 48.468334, -118.174446 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=48.4683&lon=-118.1744&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 22, 2010 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA FSDO Spokane - NTSB case key (mKey): 76095 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR10CA257 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/76095/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76095 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA257 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Object/animal/substance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Response/compensation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000/cases.md?model=2072604), [All aircraft, 224 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000/cases.md) - [Ceiling/visibility/precip: rain](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03035035): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on personnel (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03035035/cases.md?model=2072604), [All aircraft, 56 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03035035/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 180A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000/cases.md?model=2072604), [All aircraft, 111 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 180A, 10 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=2072604), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that while in flight he encountered frequent isolated rain storms. During the approach there was light rain with good visibility. The pilot reported a normal touchdown and a reduction in forward visibility as the light rain became heavy rain. At approximately 150 feet from the end of the airstrip the pilot saw an 18 inch elevated driveway and applied heavy braking and right rudder resulting in a low speed skid. The left main gear impacted the driveway and the aircraft continued to slide over the road bed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and firewall. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that while in flight he encountered frequent isolated rain storms. During the approach there was light rain with good visibility. The pilot reported a normal touchdown and a reduction in forward visibility as the light rain became heavy rain. At approximately 150 feet from the end of the airstrip the pilot saw an 18 inch elevated driveway and applied heavy braking and right rudder resulting in a low speed skid. The left main gear impacted the driveway and the aircraft continued to slide over the road bed. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and firewall. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9104R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9104R-2013-06-05), registration cancelled 2013-06-05, S/N 32717 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 180A - Registry model: [Cessna 180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180a) (registry code 2072604) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 32717 - Airframe hours: 4566 - Engines: Continental O-470-K 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Cada Cattle Co - Registered owner: Cada Cattle Co - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 10, 2010 - Departed: 68S, Davenport, WA - Destination: none, Kettle Falls, WA - Airport: none, Private Grass Strip, runway 18, 1,300 × 100 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 73; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 11, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 1,600 total, 1,000 in this make and model, 1,500 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 180° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft broken - Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 32 °F - Altimeter: 29.87 inHg - Observed at: KDEW ## 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 20100523005059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100523005059A), May 23, 2010: Cessna 180A, Kettle Falls, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed to the south on private grass strip. An elevated driveway runs perpendicular to the south end of the strip. Upon reaching the end, he was unable… ## Other investigations on N9104R (3) 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. - [NTSB SEA89LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA038), Jan 19, 1989: Cessna 180A (N9104R), Arlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO HAND-PROP THE ENGINE WITHOUT PROPERLY SECURING IT. - [NTSB MIA81DLD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLD05), Oct 16, 1980: Cessna 188 (N9104R), Myakka, FL, destroyed - [NTSB MIA77FKG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG59), Aug 2, 1977: Cessna 188B (N9104R), Statesboro, GA, destroyed ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 7, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76095. 577 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 577 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40330924&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF 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. 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