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September 2, 1995 · Cessna 180B · N5059E
Cooledge, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Cooledge, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 180B
Tail Number
N5059E
Operator
William H Hales
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA327
THE PILOT SAID HE LANDED ON THE RUNWAY AND ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND DURING THE ROLLOUT. THE AIRCRAFT THEN GROUND LOOPED OFF THE RUNWAY, COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND DAMAGING THE WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust.
Full Narrative
On September 2, 1995, at 0645 mountain standard time, a Cessna 180B, N5059E, ground looped off the runway while landing at Cooledge, Arizona. The aircraft was operated by the pilot and was on a cross-country personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The certificated private pilot and his three passengers were not injured. The flight originated at Globe, Arizona, on the day of the accident at 0615. In his statement, the pilot said he landed on the runway and encountered a gust of wind during the rollout. The aircraft then ground looped off the runway, collapsing the right main gear and damaging the wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 MST
Nearest AirportCoolidge Municipal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180B
Tail NumberN5059E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam H Hales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO