Summary
On June 15, 1996, a Cessna 180 (N7783A) was involved in an incident near Fulton, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
On June 15, 1996, at 1430 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180, N7783A, was substantially damaged during landing roll at the Oswego County Airport (N00), Fulton, New York. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight that originated at N00 approximately 1330. No flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported:
"After landing on runway 33 and during rollout the wind shifted and lifted the left wing. I was unable to control [the airplane] because this was a taildragger and did not have a wheel lock.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC96LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7783A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On June 15, 1996, at 1430 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180, N7783A, was substantially damaged during landing roll at the Oswego County Airport (N00), Fulton, New York. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight that originated at N00 approximately 1330. No flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported:
"After landing on runway 33 and during rollout the wind shifted and lifted the left wing. I was unable to control [the airplane] because this was a taildragger and did not have a wheel lock. Right wing hit first, plane went up on its nose and prop hit, came down on the left wing."
According to the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot reported that a ground loop occurred when he lost control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical deficiencies. In the Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 (How Could This Accident Been Prevented), the pilot replied:
"After landing, wind shifted 180 [degrees]. During rollout, pilot should have turned into the wind to avoid lift and ground loop."
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and reported 200 hours of flight experience, of which 100 hours were in make and model.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC96LA128