Aviation Accident Summary FTW92LA051

ORANGE, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N20489

CESSNA 180K

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE LEFT MAIN GEAR TIRE RUPTURED RESULTING IN A NOSE OVER OF THE TAILWHEEL AIRPLANE ONTO THE RUNWAY SURFACE. NOTHING UNUSUAL WAS FOUND WITH THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE OR THE RIM BY THE FAA COORDINATOR.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE RUPTURED LEFT MAIN GEAR TIRE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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