Cessna 180
Givens Hot Springs, ID — August 25, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA297 |
| Event ID | 20200905X42225 |
| Location | Givens Hot Springs, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.41639, -116.70667 |
| Airport | SUNRISE SKYPARK |
| 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
Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the tailwheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.
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.