Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180J near Hungry Horse, MT — 2013-07-26

Final reportWPR13CA352
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Date
2013-07-26
Location
Hungry Horse, MT, USA
Airport
8U2
Aircraft
CESSNA 180J
Registration
N9286C
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 swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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