Cessna 182
Livermore, CA — February 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | SEA08CA076 |
| Event ID | 20080306X00279 |
| Location | Livermore, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.69333, -121.82027 |
| Airport | Livermore Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after making a normal landing in a right crosswind of about 18 knots, the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of its left wing impacting the runway's surface.
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.