N9951NCESSNA 180J2011-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180JS/N: 18052606

Summary

On May 18, 2011, a Cessna 180J (N9951N) was involved in an incident near Kenai, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the ground-loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9951N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA034
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20110519X72951
Coordinates
60.573055, -151.234451
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 the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052606
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
180JC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ACKERMAN DENNIS W
Address
13141 RIDGEWOOD RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2938
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the ground-loop.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA034