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July 22, 2000 · Cessna 180H · N2780X

Hailey, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hailey, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 180H
Tail Number
N2780X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA139

The private pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry paved runway. The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown, during the landing roll, the airplanes right brake locked up and the airplane subsequently ground looped. After the accident, a certified mechanic functionally checked the aircraft's brakes and reported that the brakes functioned properly and that there was no evidence of a brake failure. At 1155 MDT, Hailey winds were from 200 degrees true at 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On July 22, 2000, about 1140 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180H, N2780X, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14CFR91 personal/pleasure flight sustained substantial damage while landing at Friedman Memorial Airport, Hailey, Idaho. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight. The flight originated from Yellow Pine, Idaho, approximately 50 minutes prior to the accident. There was no fire and no report of ELT activation. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down, in a three-point attitude, on runway 13. He stated that when he applied the brakes, the right main locked-up and the airplane subsequently ground looped. Substantial damage was reported to the airplane's left wing. At 1155 MDT, Hailey winds were from 200 degrees true at 12 knots. At the request of the National Transportation Safety Board, a certified mechanic functionally checked the aircraft's brakes. He reported that the brakes functioned properly and that there was no evidence of a mechanical failure. Further inspection of the aircraft by the pilot's mechanic revealed that the left brake torque plate and brake cylinder were cracked. Corrosion was noted to the right wheel and brake cylinder assemblies. The right brake disc was pitted and worn to limits (Inspection report attached).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 MDT
Nearest AirportHailey Friedmon Memorial (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length6602 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180H
Tail NumberN2780X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data