Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Cahokia, IL — 2015-06-30

Final reportGAA15CA183
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Date
2015-06-30
Location
Cahokia, IL, USA
Airport
CPS
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N3888C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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