CESSNA 180J
Boise, ID — April 20, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA048 |
| Event ID | 20150423X23403 |
| Location | Boise, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.56417, -116.22528 |
| Airport | BOISE AIR TERMINAL/GOWEN FLD |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a few seconds into the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, the left wing contacted the ground, and subsequently sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the airplane began traveling 20 degrees to the right, corrective actions were applied, control was regained, and the pilot taxied off the runway.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.