CESSNA 180
Farmington, NM — October 10, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 10, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA026 |
| Event ID | 20101019X65129 |
| Location | Farmington, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.74166, -108.23000 |
| Airport | Four Corners Regional Apt |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor told the pilot he wanted to demonstrate adverse yaw during the landing. The flight instructor maintained control of the ailerons and the pilot maintained control of the rudder. The flight instructor put in left aileron during the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane to drift to the right. The pilot put in left rudder and the airplane continued drifting right, turning about 90 degrees from the runway heading. During the turn to the right the left wingtip dragged on the ground, substantially damaging the left wing.
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.