CESSNA 180F
King Salmon, AK — June 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC09CA057 |
| Event ID | 20090617X20832 |
| Location | King Salmon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.67250, -156.64250 |
| Airport | King Salmon |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard-surfaced runway, with a 10-knot left crosswind. He said that when the airplane initially touched down, it bounced slightly, and as it touched down again, it began to swerve to the left. He said he was unable to correct the swerve with rudder and brakes, and the airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer on the runway. The right wing, right aileron, and right horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems 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.