Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Butte, MT — 2013-10-21

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Date
2013-10-21
Location
Butte, MT, USA
Airport
BTM
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N156JM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the stabilized approach in the tailwheel equipped airplane he was inputting the appropriate crosswind control inputs for the left crosswind condition. Upon touchdown, a gust of wind caused the airplane to ground loop to the left. Subsequently, the right wing struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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