C-FIWA

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180CS/N: 50726

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 21, 2008
NTSB Number
WPR09CA063
Location
Great Falls, MT
Event ID
20081223X70445
Coordinates
47.482498, -111.370552
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 the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50726
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
180CC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
FAA Model
180C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Roland G Jenson
Address
754 Lancaster Drive
City
Red Deer
State / Zip Code
Alberta T4R2S-9
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the Cessna 180C reported that during the landing roll, and prior to the tail wheel making contact with the runway surface, she overcorrected with control inputs. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer subsequently struck the runway surface causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot then regained control of the airplane and proceeded to taxi off the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA063