Summary
On September 16, 2011, a Cessna 180H (N180HR) was involved in an incident near Reno, NV. All 3 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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The pilot reported that during landing on runway 16R, in the tailwheel equipped airplane, he encountered a strong gust of wind. The airplane veered and subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA455. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N180HR.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing on runway 16R, in the tailwheel equipped airplane, he encountered a strong gust of wind. The airplane veered and subsequently ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA455