N4631U

Substantial
None

Cessna 180GS/N: 18051331

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 28, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA090
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20080812X01227
Coordinates
61.213611, -149.844451
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051331
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
180GC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPIRO PAUL M
Address
PO BOX 101074
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99510-1074
Country
United States

Analysis

The private certificated pilot was practicing touch and go landings under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot said he failed to maintain directional control during landing, and the airplane swerved to the left, striking the right wing on the ground. The airplane sustained damage to the right wing leading edge and ribs. He said there were no known mechanical problems 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# ANC08CA090