CESSNA 180C
Great Falls, MT — December 21, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA063 |
| Event ID | 20081223X70445 |
| Location | Great Falls, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.48250, -111.37055 |
| Airport | Great Falls Int. Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180C |
| 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 the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Cessna 180C reported that during the landing roll, and prior to the tail wheel making contact with the runway surface, she overcorrected with control inputs. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer subsequently struck the runway surface causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot then regained control of the airplane and proceeded to taxi off the runway.
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.