Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180J near Moab, UT — 2023-08-15

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Date
2023-08-15
Location
Moab, UT, USA
Airport
CNY
Aircraft
CESSNA 180J
Registration
N9977N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and ground looped. Subsequently, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

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