N9012C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31060

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 16, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA247
Location
Casper, WY
Event ID
20140616X51551
Coordinates
42.905277, -106.459724
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 inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLARK GLORIA L TRUSTEE
Address
2653 CLARKELEN RD
City
GILLETTE
State / Zip Code
WY 82718-9205
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, asphalt runway. During the landing with an anticipated left crosswind, the wind shifted and the airplane bounced on landing. The airplane drifted to the left side of the runway, and when it touched down again, the pilot applied brakes and the airplane nosed over. The left wing and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies 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# WPR14CA247