Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Roswell, NM — 2013-03-29

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Date
2013-03-29
Location
Roswell, NM, USA
Airport
ROW
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N7714A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said he encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and the left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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