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May 24, 2006 · Cessna 180 · N4814
Sterling, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sterling, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N4814
Operator
Thomas W Bullard
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA060
The certificated commercial pilot was landing at a private airstrip at the conclusion of a CFR part 91 personal flight. The airstrip did not have a windsock, but the pilot said he anticipated a right crosswind, and estimated the wind as about 10 knots. He said the airplane touched down, and then bounced slightly. The airplane began to veer to the right, and he attempted to stop the turn by applying left rudder and left brake. The turn continued, and the airplane ground looped to the right, sustaining damage to the left wing, the left horizontal stabilizer, and the left main landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
Full Narrative
The certificated commercial pilot was landing at a private airstrip at the conclusion of a CFR part 91 personal flight. The airstrip did not have a windsock, but the pilot said he anticipated a right crosswind, and estimated the wind as about 10 knots. He said the airplane touched down, and then bounced slightly. The airplane began to veer to the right, and he attempted to stop the turn by applying left rudder and left brake. The turn continued, and the airplane ground looped to the right, sustaining damage to the left wing, the left horizontal stabilizer, and the left main landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN4814
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas W Bullard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0