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July 30, 1999 · Cessna 180K · N4809E

Shawano, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shawano, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N4809E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA271

While landing, the airplane bounced. The pilot stated that he attempted to correct for the '...slight crosswind...' and subsequently departed the runway into the grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot said that the aircraft 'slowed rapidly [and] went into [a] dip in [the] infield and flipped over.' A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no preexisting anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot, and the ditch.

Full Narrative

On July 30, 1999, about 1700 central daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N4809E, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 29 (3,900 feet by 75 feet, dry/asphalt), at the Shawano Municipal Airport, Shawano, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The flight had originated about 1630 from the Shawano Municipal Airport for a local flight. In a written statement, the pilot said that he landed hard and the aircraft "...bounced and came back down." The pilot stated that he attempted to correct for the "...slight crosswind..." and subsequently departed the runway into the grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot said that the aircraft "slowed rapidly [and] went into [a] dip in [the] infield and flipped over." The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position. A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no preexisting anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportShawano Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN4809E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data