N2724X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 18051524

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 4, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA068
Location
Hartland, ME
Event ID
20150514X14618
Coordinates
44.929443, -69.519721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.

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 a landing to a lake, the float equipped airplane hit the water, porpoised, and flipped over. The pilot reported that the airplane "flipped over like a ground loop" and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

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# GAA15CA068