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October 14, 1999 · Cessna 180D · N6425X

Denver, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Denver, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 180D
Tail Number
N6425X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA004

During landing roll, the aircraft exited the runway via a high-speed taxiway and despite heavy breaking by the pilot the aircraft nosed over. Wind at the time was a direct cross wind recorded at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The excessive taxi speed used by the pilot exiting the runway via a high-speed taxiway resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On October 14, 1999, at 1015 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180D, N6425X, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing roll at Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado. The private pilot and his pilot certificated passenger were not injured. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. This personal flight departed Boulder, Colorado, at 0945. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, he was exiting the runway (17R) with a right turn onto a high-speed taxiway when the tail and right wing began to rise. The application of heavy breaks had no effect and the aircraft nosed over. At the time of the accident, Denver International Airport recorded wind was from 270 degrees magnetic at 10 knots. There were no gusts recorded. The pilot provided information that he did not believe there was any aircraft malfunction or failure. This was verified by an FAA inspector who examined the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest AirportDenver International (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length12000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180D
Tail NumberN6425X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data