Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC11CA034

Kenai, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9951N

CESSNA 180J

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground looped to the right, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the ground-loop.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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