Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Big Creek, ID — 2010-06-21

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Date
2010-06-21
Location
Big Creek, ID, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N2350C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while taxiing a tail wheel-equipped airplane down a slope the airplane began to slide sideways and the empennage turned downslope. Despite the pilot’s control inputs, the empennage reached approximately a 90-degree angle to the desired direction and the airplane tipped to the left. During the accident sequence, damage was incurred to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. The pilot stated the accident could have been prevented by obtaining more knowledge concerning the airstrip.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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