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November 15, 1992 · Cessna 180K · N2873K
Wiggins, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Wiggins, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N2873K
Operator
Vernado Paul
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA017
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A WHEEL LANDING TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. ON LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER AND THE AIRPLANE WENT STRAIGHT FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER AND APPLIED POWER WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, NOSED OVER, AND CAME TO REST ON ITS BACK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING ROLL OUT, RESULTING IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL (GROUND LOOP) AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER.
Full Narrative
THE COMMERCIAL PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A WHEEL LANDING TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. ON LANDING ROLL OUT, THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER AND THE AIRPLANE WENT STRAIGHT FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL RIGHT RUDDER AND APPLIED POWER WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THE AIRPLANE EXPERIENCED AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, NOSED OVER, AND CAME TO REST ON ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 CST
Nearest AirportDean Griffin Memorial (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN2873K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVernado Paul
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U18 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC