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August 31, 1987 · Cessna 180F · N25722
Cordova, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cordova, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180F
Tail Number
N25722
Operator
Harold Laughlin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA130
THE WIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE SOUTH AT APPROXIMATELY 15 KNOTS GUSTING 30 KNOTS. AS HE WAS TURNING OFF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO GROUND LOOP ON THE TAXIWAY.
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THE WIND WAS BLOWING FROM THE SOUTH AT APPROXIMATELY 15 KNOTS GUSTING 30 KNOTS. AS HE WAS TURNING OFF THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO GROUND LOOP ON THE TAXIWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportCORDOVA (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180F
Tail NumberN25722
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarold Laughlin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 13 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC