N2165Z

Substantial
None

Cessna 180FS/N: 18051265

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 25, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC06CA084
Location
Greenville, ME
Event ID
20060422X00476
Coordinates
45.462776, -69.551391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051265
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
180FC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180F

Registered Owner (Current)

Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, after landing on runway 32, he crossed a rough/uneven section of the runway, and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane then ground looped, and tipped onto the left wing, resulting in substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA084