N2724X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 18051524

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA265
Location
Concord, NH
Event ID
20130604X12620
Coordinates
43.202777, -71.502220
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 delayed remedial action following a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051524
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PARROTT CHARLES F
Address
400 N BRIDGTON RD
City
BRIDGTON
State / Zip Code
ME 04009-4620
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane began to “fishtail” and drift toward the side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct the oscillation by applying the brakes, but was “slightly late” in applying the correction and the airplane departed the side of the runway. After becoming partially buried in the soft ground, the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage at the right main landing gear attach point as well as the engine firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of 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# ERA13CA265