N2943CCessna 1802020-07-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna 180S/N: 30843

Summary

On July 21, 2020, a Cessna 180 (N2943C) was involved in an incident near Cambridge, MN. All 2 people 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 loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA298. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2943C.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA298
Location
Cambridge, MN
Event ID
20200721X85220
Coordinates
45.558055, -93.264442
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 loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30843
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
BAAS BRIAN
Address
1151 329TH AVE NW
City
CAMBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
MN 55008-7649
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA298