Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA08CA076

Livermore, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N5407B

Cessna 182

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated that after making a normal landing in a right crosswind of about 18 knots, the airplane ground looped to the right. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of its left wing impacting the runway's surface.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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