Accident Cessna 185E N185NH, Saturday 26 April 2008

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Date:	Saturday 26 April 2008
Time:	12:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 185E
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N185NH
MSN:	18501609
Engine model:	Continental IO-520
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Bend, Oregon - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Salem-McNary Field, OR (SLE/KSLE)
Destination airport:	Bend Municipal Airport, OR (KBDN)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
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.

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.

Accident investigation: