Accident Cessna A185E N50AU, Friday 21 May 1999

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Date:	Friday 21 May 1999
Time:	13:00 LT
Type:	Cessna A185E
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N50AU
MSN:	1851368
Total airframe hrs:	4475 hours
Engine model:	Continental IO-520D
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Othello, WA - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Pasco, WA
Destination airport:	(S7O)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
As the pilot started turning final on runway 25, he noted a little drift to the right, but he said he straightened out easily and flew straight on touchdown. The aircraft was still flying straight as it was slowing down, when a gust of wind weathercocked the airplane toward the left. The airplane left the runway heading towards a hay field, but before reaching the field, the right landing gear hit a concrete drain inspection pipe, separating the landing gear. The right wing tip struck the ground, turning the aircraft to the right.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions after landing. Factors include gusty winds.

Accident investigation: