Aviation Accident Summary ANC11CA024

Palmer, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N2709X

CESSNA 180H

Analysis

The pilot was practicing stop-and-go landings and takeoffs in his tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the last landing he said the tail bounced to the right, and he did not respond aggressively enough to prevent the airplane from ground-looping. The airplane dragged the right wing on the runway sustaining substantial damage to the wing.

Factual Information

The pilot was practicing stop and go landings in his tailwheel equipped airplane. During the last landing he said the tail bounced to the right, and he did not respond aggressively enough to prevent the airplane from ground-looping. The airplane dragged the right wing on the runway, structurally damaging the wing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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