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April 22, 2001 · Cessna 180K · N66033

Glendale, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N66033
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA155

During landing the airplane collided with a runway marker sign. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to a sudden gust of wind. The closest weather reporting station was at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport about 17 statute miles east of Glendale airport, and reported the wind to be 120 at 4 knots with no gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.

Full Narrative

On April 22, 2001, at 1426 mountain standard time, a Cessna 180K, N66033, collided with a runway marker while landing in Glendale, Arizona. The airplane sustained substantial damage; however, the certificated airline transport pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The personal flight was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Corona, California, about 1200 Pacific daylight time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he was making a wheel landing and was in the process of lowering the tail when the airplane drifted off the right side of runway 19. The right horizontal stabilizer struck a runway marker. The pilot added power and aborted the landing. On the second approach he landed without incident. A post accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator were crushed and partially separated from the empennage. The closest weather station was Phoenix Sky Harbor airport about 17 statute miles to the east of Glendale airport, and reported the winds to be 120 degrees at 4 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:26 MST
Nearest AirportGlendale Municipal (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5350 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN66033
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data