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February 4, 2001 · Cessna 180K · N180PG

Clovis, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clovis, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N180PG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN01LA049

The private pilot, and sole occupant, was practicing touch-and-go landings and after landing and applying full power for take-off, as he attempted to adjust the trim. The airplane swerved to the left, and then hopped. The right main landing gear collapsed causing the prop and right wing to strike the runway. Then it swerved to the left side of the runway and stopped. The right wing outboard of the wing strut was bent up approximately 40 degrees. The right main landing gear, the fuselage between the landing gear attachment points and the propeller were also damaged. At the time of the accident, the pilot had 54 hours total time, 27 hours as pilot in command, 9 hours in make and model, and 4 hours within the last 30 and 90 days.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the subsequent swerve of the airplane. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model and his diverted attention while attempting to adjust the trim.

Full Narrative

On February 4, 2001, at approximately 0820 mountain standard time, a Cessna 180K, N180PG, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during a touch-and-go landing at Clovis Municipal Airport, Clovis, New Mexico. The private pilot and sole occupant was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for this local personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at approximately 0815. According to the pilot, he was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 04. After landing and applying full power for takeoff, he attempted to adjust the trim. The airplane swerved to the left, and then hopped. The right main landing gear collapsed causing the prop and right wing to strike the runway. Then it swerved to the left side of the runway and stopped. The right wing outboard of the wing strut was bent up approximately 40 degrees. The right main landing gear, the fuselage between the landing gear attachment points and the propeller were also damaged. According to the pilot's accident report, at the time of the accident, he had 54 hours total time, 27 hours as pilot in command, 9 hours in make and model, and 4 hours within the last 30 and 90 days.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Nearest AirportClovis Municipal (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN180PG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-50 · Reciprocating · 265
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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