Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180J near McCall, ID — 2024-05-28

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Date
2024-05-28
Location
McCall, ID, USA
Airport
MYL
Aircraft
CESSNA 180J
Registration
N275DM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that upon touchdown the airplane immediately began to swing to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder and brake, however, the airplane ground looped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunction with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot was landing on runway 16 at the time of the accident, and with wind from 200° at 7 knots, gusting to 19 knots.

NTSB coding

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