N9712G

Substantial
None

Cessna 180S/N: 18052212

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20LA077
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20200805X00027
Coordinates
60.579723, -151.244170
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052212
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REYNOLDS FREDERICK A
Address
PO BOX 492
City
PILOT POINT
State / Zip Code
AK 99649-0492
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# ANC20LA077