N180V

Substantial
None

Cessna 180S/N: 18052507

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 7, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA355
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Event ID
20190618X53759
Coordinates
35.617221, -106.089447
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a wing strike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052507
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRIGGER GAP AVIATION LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
MT 59901-5635
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that a left crosswind existed during the landing roll on the asphalt surface. When the tailwheel contacted the runway, the airplane's left wing lifted up, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane exited the runway to the left and stopped.

The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 150° at 14 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical 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# GAA19CA355