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May 26, 1991 · Cessna 180 · N115F
Devils Lake, ND
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Devils Lake, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N115F
Operator
Blosberg John K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA163
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE LANDING, IN A LIGHT RIGHT CROSSWIND, HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RUDDER PEDAL. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED WHICH ENDED UP IN A GROUND LOOP. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING, LOWER CABIN AREA AND PROPELLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A CROSSWIND CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE LANDING, IN A LIGHT RIGHT CROSSWIND, HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RUDDER PEDAL. A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL RESULTED WHICH ENDED UP IN A GROUND LOOP. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING, LOWER CABIN AREA AND PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDevils Lake (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN115F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlosberg John K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO