CESSNA 180 near Farmington, NM — 2010-10-10

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.

NTSB narrative

The certificated flight instructor (CFI) discussed with the pilot that he wanted to demonstrate adverse yaw during the landing. The CFI maintained control of the ailerons and the pilot maintained control of the rudder. The CFI applied left aileron during the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane drifting to the right. The pilot input left rudder and the airplane continued drifting right, turning about 90 degrees from the runway heading. During the turn to the right, the left wing tip dragged on the ground, substantially damaging the left wing.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 - CFIform
• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 - Pilotform
• Records of Conversation - Pilot and CFIother

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