Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Reno, NV — 2025-09-03

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Date
2025-09-03
Location
Reno, NV, USA
Airport
RTS
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N4603B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while transitioning from the landing roll to taxi, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after performing a normal three-point landing, he attempted to exit the runway onto a taxiway. The airplane was still travelling at high speed, and during the turn toward the taxiway, the airplane ground looped to the right. As a result, the left wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to both. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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