Cessna 180
Limington, ME — April 14, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 14, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA214 |
| Event ID | 20190415X91624 |
| Location | Limington, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.76305, -70.67250 |
| Airport | Limington-Harmon |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after touchdown, during the landing roll, airplane ground looped and veered right. He corrected with left aileron and rudder, but the airplane continued right, exited the runway, rolled over a snowbank, and touched down hard again on terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.