Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Springview, NE — 2014-06-16

Final reportCEN14CA302
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Date
2014-06-16
Location
Springview, NE, USA
Airport
9V1
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N1545C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot landed on runway 31 (2,200 feet x 200 feet, turf). The wind was 260 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot said the landing was "not good." The airplane ground looped to the right and nosed over.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Choosing to land at an unrecognized airport not listed on current aeronautical charts.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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