Pilot Debrief

Cessna 180 near Givens Hot Springs, ID — 2020-08-25

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Date
2020-08-25
Location
Givens Hot Springs, ID, USA
Airport
ID40
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Registration
N334SC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll in the tailwheel equipped airplane, as the tailwheel lifted off the ground, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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