Summary
On September 21, 2023, a Cessna 180K (N63130) was involved in an incident near Monument Valley, UT. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA353. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N63130.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA353