Houston, MS, USA
N4764U
CESSNA 180H
The pilot stated that he initiated a straight in approach for landing. During the landing roll, the airplane developed a shimmy and veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and engaged the tailwheel lock, but the airplane continued to the left, the right main wheel separated from the strut, and the right strut collapsed into the cockpit. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, elevator and right side of the fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical problems prior to the accident.
The pilots stated he initiated a straight in approach for landing. On landing roll out, the airplane developed a shimmy and veered to the left. He applied right rudder and engaged the tail wheel lock. The airplane continued to the left, the right main wheel separated from the strut and the right strut collapsed into the cockpit. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, elevator and right side of the fuselage.The pilot stated the airplane did not experience any mechanical problems prior to the accident.
The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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