N2709X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180HS/N: 18051509

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 9, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA024
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20110411X82115
Coordinates
61.594722, -149.088607
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 loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
180HC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CMVII LLC
Address
22409 SAMBAR LOOP
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567-5345
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was practicing stop and go landings in his tailwheel equipped airplane. During the last landing he said the tail bounced to the right, and he did not respond aggressively enough to prevent the airplane from ground-looping. The airplane dragged the right wing on the runway, structurally damaging the wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA024