Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC88LA050

FAIRBANKS, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N91290

CESSNA 180

Analysis

THE PILOT RETURNED TO FAIRBANKS INT'L AIRPORT FROM AN INTENDED CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT DUE TO DETERIORATING WEATHER. DURING THE FLIGHT THE AIRPLANE FELT OUT OF TRIM, AND SHE ELECTED TO LAND ON THE LONGEST RUNWAY AVAILABLE (10,300). DURING THE LANDING ROLL SHE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND GROUND-LOOPED TO THE RIGHT. SHE SAID SHE HAD NOT FLOWN FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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