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July 24, 1992 · Cessna 180 · N9398C
Wrangell, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wrangell, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N9398C
Operator
Neel Glass
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA111
THE TAIL WHEEL BEGAN TO SHIMMY UPON LANDING AND THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE SHIMMY. HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE AIRPLANE AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. NO DETERMINATION FOR THE TAIL WHEEL SHIMMY WAS MADE DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE TAIL WHEEL INCURRED DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
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THE TAIL WHEEL BEGAN TO SHIMMY UPON LANDING AND THE PILOT WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE SHIMMY. HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE AIRPLANE AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. NO DETERMINATION FOR THE TAIL WHEEL SHIMMY WAS MADE DUE TO THE DAMAGE TO THE TAIL WHEEL INCURRED DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportWRANGELL (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9398C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeel Glass
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO