Summary
On March 29, 2013, a Cessna 180 (N7714A) was involved in an incident near Roswell, NM. All 1 person 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 on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
The pilot said he encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll out and the tail wheel-equipped airplane ground-looped. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and the left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA223. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7714A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot said he encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll out and the tail wheel-equipped airplane ground-looped. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and the left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA223