Summary
On April 20, 2015, a Cessna 180J (N180UB) was involved in an incident near Boise, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot reported that after a few seconds into the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, the left wing contacted the ground, and subsequently sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the airplane began traveling 20 degrees to the right, corrective actions were applied, control was regained, and the pilot taxied off the runway.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N180UB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that after a few seconds into the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, the left wing contacted the ground, and subsequently sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the airplane began traveling 20 degrees to the right, corrective actions were applied, control was regained, and the pilot taxied off the runway.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA048