Accident Cessna 180J N46524, Monday 8 July 1996

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Date:	Monday 8 July 1996
Time:	14:05 LT
Type:	Cessna 180J
Owner/operator:	Collier Aviation
Registration:	N46524
MSN:	18052424
Year of manufacture:	1974
Total airframe hrs:	2480 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470R
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Mountain Home, AR - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Fayetteville, AR (WAP
Destination airport:	(KBPK)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 23 with a cross wind estimated at 110 degrees at 10 knots with gust of approximately 16 knots. The aircraft 'swerved' and departed the left side of the runway approximately 45 degrees offset from runway heading. During the 'sudden' departure from runway heading, the right main gear collapsed and the outboard third of the right wing was structurally damaged.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the cross wind.

Accident investigation: