CESSNA 180J
Hungry Horse, MT — July 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA352 |
| Event ID | 20130802X55318 |
| Location | Hungry Horse, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.08750, -113.25083 |
| Airport | Schafer (USFS) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.