CESSNA 180
Denton, TX, October 19, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 19, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Denton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.20028, -97.19195 |
| Airport | Denton |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA027 |
| Event ID | 20081020X44315 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180 |
| Registration # | N1729F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
Full Narrative
The pilot reported in a telephone interview that he planned to do proficiency landings during the early morning hours. During one of the landings, the wing began to lift and he was not able to regain directional control of the single-engine tail-wheel equipped airplane. The airplane then "ground-looped," and came to rest inverted on the runway. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
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.