N2873KCESSNA 180K 1992-11-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 180K S/N: 18053109

Summary

On November 15, 1992, a Cessna 180K (N2873K) was involved in an accident near Wiggins, MS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL OUT, RESULTING IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL (GROUND LOOP) AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA93LA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2873K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 15, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA93LA017
Location
WIGGINS, MS
Event ID
20001211X16085
Coordinates
30.860534, -89.130027
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL OUT, RESULTING IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL (GROUND LOOP) AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18053109
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180K C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA93LA017