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September 23, 1998 · Cessna 180 · N2204C

Port Heiden, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Port Heiden, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N2204C
Operator
Painter Creek Lodge
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC98LA156

The pilot reported he was flying lodge guests to a remote, off-airport site. During the landing roll, he said he inadvertently had his right foot on the right brake, instead of the rudder bar. He inadvertently pushed on the right brake, when he was intending to push on the right rudder bar. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the right, and the left wing/elevator struck the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve.

Full Narrative

On September 23, 1998, about 0930 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 180 airplane, N2204C, received substantial damage while landing at an off airport site about 15 miles east of Port Heiden, Alaska. The airline transport pilot and the three passengers aboard were not injured. The local, 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions, and company flight following procedures were in effect. The operator was Painter Creek Lodge, and the purpose of the flight was to transport lodge clients to a hunting area. During a telephone conversation with an NTSB investigator on September 24, the pilot related that during the landing roll, he inadvertently depressed the right brake instead of the right rudder pedal. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the right, damaging the left wing and elevator. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2204C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPainter Creek Lodge
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data