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May 4, 1996 · Cessna 180 · N4691B
Lake Havasu Cty, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Havasu Cty, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4691B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA188
The pilot reported he encountered a crosswind during the landing roll. The crosswind lifted the right wing high enough to allow the left wing to drag on the ground. The airplane then ground looped and nosed over, damaging the vertical stabilizer. The airport manager reported the automatic weather reporting station (AWOS) recorded the winds from 230 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 23 knots at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The wind was a factor.
Full Narrative
On May 3, 1996, at 1705 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 180, N4691B, ground looped and dragged a wing while landing on runway 14 at the Lake Havasu City, Arizona, airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated private pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated by the pilot/owner as a personal flight. The flight originated in Santa Ana, California, at 1515 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot reported he encountered a crosswind during the landing roll. The crosswind lifted the right wing high enough to allow the left wing to drag on the ground. The airplane then ground looped and nosed over, damaging the vertical stabilizer. The pilot said the airport manger stated that the automatic weather reporting station (AWOS) recorded the winds from 230 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 23 knots at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 MST
Nearest AirportLake Havasu City (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4691B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:51
Weather SourceWFAC