CESSNA 180
Cahokia, IL — June 30, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA183 |
| Event ID | 20150714X51846 |
| Location | Cahokia, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.57139, -90.15972 |
| Airport | ST LOUIS DOWNTOWN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| 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 veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator.
The pilot reported no preimpact 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.