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June 25, 1993 · Cessna 180 · N8047Z
Bozeman, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Bozeman, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N8047Z
Operator
Tate Victor B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA143
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE WAS HIGH. WHEN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED. AFTER THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, IT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE 'GAVE TOO MUCH RUDDER.' THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO GROUND LOOP AND THE PILOT 'JAMMED DOWN ON THE RIGHT BRAKE, INSTEAD OF BOTH BRAKES.' THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE SURFACE AS THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING, THE AIRPLANE WAS HIGH. WHEN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED. AFTER THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN, IT VEERED TO THE LEFT AND ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE 'GAVE TOO MUCH RUDDER.' THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO GROUND LOOP AND THE PILOT 'JAMMED DOWN ON THE RIGHT BRAKE, INSTEAD OF BOTH BRAKES.' THE LEFT WING CONTACTED THE SURFACE AS THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MDT
Nearest AirportGallatin Fld (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN8047Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTate Victor B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT