| Crash location | 42.943333°N, 78.138333°W |
| Nearest city | Bethany Center, NY
42.903949°N, 78.133347°W 2.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N3785D |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 20 Sep 2014 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 182A |
| Additional details: | None |
According to the pilot, he was attempting a soft field landing on runway 27. Following a stable approach and landing, a gust of wind was encountered. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot was unable to stop the airplane before the right wing struck a wind sock pole. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions.