CESSNA 180 near Hartland, ME — 2015-05-04

Probable cause

Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a landing to a lake, the float equipped airplane hit the water, porpoised, and flipped over. The pilot reported that the airplane "flipped over like a ground loop" and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Conversation (FAA Inspector)other
• Record of Conversation (Pilot)other
• Photo 1 - Left Wing (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Left Wing (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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