Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Kake, AK — 2018-05-30

Final reportGAA18CA310
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Date
2018-05-30
Location
Kake, AK, USA
Airport
AFE
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N2716X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while taxiing from the runway in crosswind conditions, he "failed to maintain directional control." Subsequently, the airplane ground looped counterclockwise. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 230° at 4 knots. The pilot landed on runway 29.

NTSB coding

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