Summary
On September 24, 2011, a Cessna 180 (N9361C) was involved in an incident near Orcas Island, WA. 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he lost control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground loop to the right. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. About 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported as calm.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA464. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9361C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he lost control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground loop to the right. A post accident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. About 10 minutes after the accident, the wind was reported as calm.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA464