Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180H near Chenga Bay, AK — 2011-09-27

Final reportANC11CA111
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Date
2011-09-27
Location
Chenga Bay, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180H
Registration
N9083M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site. During the landing, the right wing contacted brush adjacent to the landing area, and the airplane ground-looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the left horizontal stabilizer, and the fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had he landed farther down the landing area to avoid any brush.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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