CESSNA 180H
Chenga Bay, AK — September 27, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 27, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA111 |
| Event ID | 20110928X14922 |
| Location | Chenga Bay, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.87028, -147.78778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 180H |
| 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 clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport landing site. During the landing, the right wing contacted brush adjacent to the landing area, and the airplane ground looped. The airplane received substantial damage to both wings, the left horizontal stabilizer, and the fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had he landed farther down the landing area to avoid any brush.
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.