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July 9, 2000 · Cessna 180 · N4940A

Saint Cloud, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Saint Cloud, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4940A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA190

During landing rollout the airplane departed off the side of the runway and was damaged. The pilot reported that the brakes had seized multiple times during the landing rollout. Post-accident examination of the wheel and brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that could have precluded the normal operation of the brake system. Examination of the tire treads on both main gear failed to reveal any flat spots in the tread pattern and no slippage was noted between the tires and the wheel assemblies.

NTSB Probable Cause

directional control not being maintained by the pilot during landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2000, at 1045 central daylight time, a Cessna 180, N4940A, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a nose over following a loss of control during landing rollout on runway 23 (3,000 feet by 75 feet, dry/asphalt) at the Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Visual metrological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was not on a flight plan. The pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. The flight departed the Ely Municipal Airport, Ely, Minnesota, at 0900. According to the pilot's written statement, "Entered pattern for runway 23. Perform[ed] 3-point full stall landing on runway 23. Twice during rollout the brakes grabbed hard enough to lift the tail off the ground. Toward the end of the rollout the right brake locked the tire." The pilot reported, "I maintained a straight ground track as long as possible with left full rudder and brake. When rudder effectiveness was lost the aircraft swiveled 90-degrees clockwise and skidded/slid down the runway and off into the grass." The pilot stated, "When aircraft slid into the grass the left main gear dug-in and was ripped out of the aircraft. The aircraft laid over on its left side breaking the left wing strut and wing." Post-accident examination of the wheel and brake assemblies revealed no anomalies that could have precluded the normal operation of the brake system. Examination of the tire treads on both main gear failed to reveal any flat spots in the tread pattern and no slippage was noted between the tires and the wheel assemblies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSaint Cloud Regional (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4940A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 15 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:06
Weather SourceWFAC

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