Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Casper, WY — 2014-06-16

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Date
2014-06-16
Location
Casper, WY, USA
Airport
CPR
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N9012C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, asphalt runway. During the landing with an anticipated left crosswind, the wind shifted and the airplane bounced on landing. The airplane drifted to the left side of the runway, and when it touched down again, the pilot applied brakes and the airplane nosed over. The left wing and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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