Cessna 180G
Anchorage, AK, July 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21361, -149.84445 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA090 |
| Event ID | 20080812X01227 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 180G |
| Registration # | N4631U |
| Owner | David Streubel |
| 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 landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The private certificated pilot was practicing touch and go landings under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot said he failed to maintain directional control during landing, and the airplane swerved to the left, striking the right wing on the ground. The airplane sustained damage to the right wing leading edge and ribs. He said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.