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September 28, 2006 · Cessna 180K · N64382

Mooresville, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mooresville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N64382
Operator
Joseph D Coakley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA132

The pilot stated while adding power on the takeoff roll in a crosswind condition, he lost control of the airplane and it ground looped. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. The pilot stated that he needed more training in crosswind conditions in a tailwheel aircraft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

On September 28, 2006, at 1115 eastern daylight time, A Cessna 180K, N64382, registered to Skywagon 382 Inc. and operated by a private owner, as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ground looped during takeoff roll at the Lake Norman Airpark, Mooresville, North Carolina. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot, and pilot rated passenger reported no injuries. The flight was originating from Lake Norman Airpark at the time of the accident. The pilot stated while adding power on takeoff roll in a crosswind condition, he lost control of the airplane and ground looped. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the accident. The pilot stated that he needed more training in crosswind conditions in a tail-wheel aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Norman Airpark (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3147 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN64382
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph D Coakley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data