CESSNA 180K
Monument Valley, UT — September 21, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA353 |
| Event ID | 20230926193142 |
| Location | Monument Valley, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.01667, -110.20068 |
| Airport | Monument Valley AIrport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180K |
| 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 after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
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.