CESSNA 180J
Kenai, AK — May 18, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA034 |
| Event ID | 20110519X72951 |
| Location | Kenai, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.57306, -151.23445 |
| Airport | Kenai |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180J |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the 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.