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March 30, 1997 · Cessna 180C · N9065N

Camarillo, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Camarillo, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180C
Tail Number
N9065N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX97LA136

The pilot said he lost control of the airplane during a left crosswind landing. The wind lifted the airplane's left wing until the right wing tip dragged on the ground. The airplane then nosed over, damaging the vertical stabilizer, fuselage, and wings. The pilot estimated the wind velocity at 20 to 25 knots. The air traffic control tower recorded wind velocities at 12 knots. The pilot indicated on his report that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during landing.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 1997, at 1345 hours Pacific standard time, a Cessna 180C, N9065N, nosed over following a ground loop during landing on runway 26 at the Camarillo, California, airport. The airplane was operated as a personal flight by the pilot/owner. The airplane was destroyed. The certificated commercial pilot received minor injuries and the passenger was not injured. The local flight originated from Camarillo at 1330. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot reported he encountered a crosswind during the landing touchdown and lost control. The wind lifted the airplane's left wing until the right wing tip dragged on the ground. The airplane then nosed over damaging the vertical stabilizer, fuselage, and wings. The pilot estimated the crosswind velocity to be 20 to 25 knots at the time of the landing. The wind conditions reported by the air traffic control tower were from 200 degrees at 12 knots. Fire and rescue personnel dispatched to the runway reported crosswinds from 200 degrees at 15 to 20 knots. The pilot indicated on his report that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PST
Nearest AirportCamarillo Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length6010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180C
Tail NumberN9065N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data