N3888C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 31036

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA183
Location
Cahokia, IL
Event ID
20150714X51846
Coordinates
38.571388, -90.159721
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
31036
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
BOYCE CLAYTON
Address
3572 W STATE ROAD 10 LOT 34
City
LAKE VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
IN 46349-9484
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator.

The pilot reported no preimpact 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# GAA15CA183