Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC06CA084

Greenville, ME, USA

Aircraft #1

N2165Z

Cessna 180F

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot, after landing on runway 32, he crossed a rough/uneven section of the runway, and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane then ground looped, and tipped onto the left wing, resulting in substantial damage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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