N73BT

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180HS/N: 18051606

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 7, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA241
Location
Hesperia, CA
Event ID
20140611X63539
Coordinates
34.376945, -117.315834
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051606
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
180HC180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DRAGGING TAILS LLC
Address
1293 HARDMAN RD
City
COLBERT
State / Zip Code
GA 30628-1990
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in the tail wheel equipped airplane, while about 35 miles per hour (MPH), it began to turn to the right. He was able to bring the airplane back to runway centerline with opposite rudder control; however, the airplane again quickly turned right to which he was unable to regain control by applying rudder and brakes. The airplane subsequently tipped on to the left main landing gear which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer to strike the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact 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# WPR14CA241