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October 13, 2006 · Cessna CE-180-A · N180VT

Statesville, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Statesville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna CE-180-A
Tail Number
N180VT
Operator
Mark Douglas Neissel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA008

The pilot stated that on touchdown, the left main wheel locked up, and the airplane pulled sharply towards the left. He stated that just before the airplane departed the left side of the runway, the left wheel must have "broke loose," and the airplane veered sharply to the right. The airplane's left wingtip and propeller struck the runway. According to an A&P mechanic, when the airplane was rolled into the maintenance shop, the "wheels rolled fine." Examination of the brake system revealed no problems noted. Examination of the left main tire found no flat spots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.

Full Narrative

On October 13, 2006, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180A, N180VT, registered to Boggie Bag LLC, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a loss of control during landing roll at the Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage to the left outboard wing. The airline transport pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from the Mallards Landing Airport in Locust Grove, Georgia, on October 13, 2006, at 1530. The pilot stated that, on touch down, the airplane's left main wheel locked up, and the airplane pulled sharply towards the left side of the runway. He applied full right brake and rudder to try to keep the airplane from continuing its left pull and to try to keep it from departing the runway. He stated that, just before the airplane departed the left side of the runway, "the left wheel must have broke loose, and the aircraft veered sharply to the right, which caused the aircraft to come up onto the left main gear and left wing tip [and] come in contact with the runway. The aircraft went another 30-40 feet, stopping on the centerline of the runway, balancing on the left wing and left main gear. The aircraft slowly [tilted onto its nose], causing the propeller to impact the runway. The aircraft came to rest on the propeller, left main gear, and left wing tip." According to an airframe and powerplant mechanic located at the Statesville Regional Airport, when the airplane was rolled into the maintenance shop, the "wheels rolled fine." The airplane was placed on jacks to elevate the left wheel, and examination of the brake system revealed that, when the brakes were applied several times, no problems noted. Examination of the left main tire found no flat spots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportStatesville Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length7005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna CE-180-A
Tail NumberN180VT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark Douglas Neissel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:01
Weather SourceWFAC

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