CESSNA 180

Prescott, AZ — January 25, 2011

Event Information

DateJanuary 25, 2011
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR11CA106
Event ID20110125X31518
LocationPrescott, AZ
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.65445, -112.41972
AirportErnest A. Love Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model180
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during landing immediately after touchdown the right wing lifted slightly, which caused the airplane to move a little sideways. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip impacted the runway and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

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.

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