Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
NTSB analysis
During the landing roll of a full-stop landing, the airplane encountered an unexpected gusting crosswind, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. After the pilot lost directional control, one of the airplane's wing tips impacted the runway surface. Inspection of the aircraft found no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the control or brake systems.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for SEA08CA112 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 26, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bend, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Bend Municipal (KBDN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 185E
- N-number
- N185NH
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.