Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Morgan, UT — 2025-09-27

Final reportANC25LA114
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Date
2025-09-27
Location
Morgan, UT, USA
Airport
42U
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N9197C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on approach in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the windsocks and flags at the airport indicated the wind was light and variable. The approach and landing were stable and normal. During the landing roll out, a sudden gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder and braking inputs, however, the airplane ground looped and came to rest near the edge of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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