Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, he initiated an approach to a private grass airstrip with a 5-knot tailwind. During the landing roll the airplane had limited brake effectiveness as the grass was wet. The airplane subsequently slid off the airstrip and collided with a fence. The right-side elevator was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA171 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 29, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Portland, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- (None)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180K
- N-number
- N20640
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1981
- 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.