Cessna 180
LANCASTER, TX — September 4, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA548 |
| Event ID | 20190904X15204 |
| Location | LANCASTER, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.57750, -96.71750 |
| Airport | Lancaster Rgnl |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a three-point landing, the airplane veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway, and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right-wing lift strut and empennage.
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.