N7714A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 32611

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 29, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA223
Location
Roswell, NM
Event ID
20130409X05051
Coordinates
33.300834, -104.525001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

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

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32611
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAWYERS REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
Address
PO BOX 1
City
HONDO
State / Zip Code
NM 88336-0001
Country
United States

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