N511MH

Substantial
None

Cessna 180S/N: 30570

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 29, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA203
Location
Kutztown, PA
Event ID
20080719X01079
Coordinates
40.503334, -75.786941
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 aircraft control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30570
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ZERINGUE AMANDA E
Address
202 TARTAN TRL
City
SOUTHERN PINES
State / Zip Code
NC 28387-7524
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot of the Cessna 180, she was of a small stature and required the aid of additional seat cushions in order to operate the airplane. After completing an uneventful flight and landing on a turf runway, the pilot taxied the airplane clear of the area. While turning off the runway area, the nose of the airplane started to "drop." The pilot attempted to arrest the "drop" by pulling aft on the control yoke, but had to brace herself to do so. She then inadvertently stepped on the brakes, and the airplane "nosed over," resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA203