N1630C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 30330

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 14, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA100
Location
Fullerton, CA
Event ID
20110114X14925
Coordinates
33.871944, -117.979721
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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30330
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RJD FLYERS LLC
Address
1740 WRENCREST DR
City
MOUNT JULIET
State / Zip Code
TN 37122-8238
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot set up for a three-point landing, and touched down with a slight bounce, but he felt like the airplane stabilized as he continued the landing rollout. The airplane then veered to the left, and he was unable to correct with rudder and aileron inputs. He applied power, but realized immediately that the addition of power would not help at this point. He pulled the power, stepped on the brakes, and applied maximum right rudder pedal. This resulted in the airplane pivoting to the right, and the right landing gear shearing off. The pilot felt that this was due to excessive side load. The airplane contacted a runway sign, and came to rest facing the runway with the right wing tip on the ground. The airframe and right wing sustained 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# WPR11CA100