Pilot Debrief

Cessna 180 near Eloy, AZ — 2020-01-27

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Date
2020-01-27
Location
Eloy, AZ, USA
Airport
E60
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Registration
N9729B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while practicing landings, he completed one go-around and two landings without incident. On his next landing attempt, the airplane encountered a left crosswind during the landing flare. Despite his attempts to maintain directional control, the airplane ground looped and veered off the left side of the runway. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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