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September 6, 2004 · Cessna 180 · N727DG

Buena Vista, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Buena Vista, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N727DG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04LA135

According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 33 when the airplane encountered a "dust devil." Subsequently, the airplane ground looped, coming to rest on the right side of the runway causing substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the airplane systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. Winds in the area were reported as 320 at 11 knots with gusts to 14 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds and the dirt devil encountered by the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 2004, at approximately 1530 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 180, N727DG, piloted by an airline transport pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during the landing roll at Central Colorado Regional Airport, Buena Vista, Colorado. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and his two passengers reported no injuries. The cross-country flight had originated at Leadville, Colorado, at 1500. According to the accident report submitted by the pilot, he was landing on runway 33 when the airplane encountered a "dust devil." Subsequently, the airplane ground looped, coming to rest on the right side of the runway. The left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer were bent. A postaccident examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies. Winds at Leadville, Colorado, 25 nautical miles northwest of Buena Vista, were reported as 320 at 11 knots with gusts to 14 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBuena Vista Municipal Airport (1nm NNW)
Runway33
Runway Length8300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN727DG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 11 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data