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August 14, 1999 · Cessna 180H · N7939V

Gillette, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gillette, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N7939V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA147

The pilot said he called the tower for airport advisories when he was 10 to 12 miles north of the airport. He was given a straight in to runway 16, but he didn't remember hearing the wind direction or its velocity. He did perform a left cross wind landing, but as he touched the runway the airplane 'weather vaned to the left.' The subsequent ground loop damaged the right wing tip and dorsal fin. The pilot stated that the surface winds were in excess of 30 knots from his left rear. He said the flags at the terminal were flying straight out. The official recorded winds for Gillette-Campbell County Airport at 1755 were clear skies with winds 080 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during landing roll.

Full Narrative

On August 13, 1999, approximately 1800 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180H, N7939V, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Gillette-Campbell County Airport, Gillette, Wyoming. The private pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. The airplane was being operated by the owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country personal flight which originated at Havre, Montana. No flight plan was filed. The pilot said he called the tower for airport advisories when he was 10 to 12 miles north of the airport. He was given a straight in to runway 16, but he didn't remember hearing the wind direction or its velocity. He did perform a left cross wind landing, but as he touched the runway the airplane "weather vaned to the left." The subsequent ground loop damaged the right wing tip and dorsal fin. The pilot stated in his written statement that the surface winds were in excess of 30 knots from his left rear. He said the flags at the terminal were flying straight out. The official recorded winds for Gillette-Campbell County Airport at 1755 were clear skies with winds 080 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportGillette-Campbell County (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN7939V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data