N9286C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180JS/N: 31385

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 26, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA352
Location
Hungry Horse, MT
Event ID
20130802X55318
Coordinates
48.087501, -113.250831
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31385
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180JC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
QUEEN CITY FLYING LLC
Address
2210 LIME KILN RD
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
MT 59601-5873
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA352