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July 1, 2007 · Cessna 180A · N180EV

Loveland, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Loveland, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N180EV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA111

The pilot reported encountering a gust of wind on landing causing the airplane to ground loop. The pilot and three passengers on board were not injured. An examination of the airplane showed the left wing bent aft. The left main landing gear was broken aft. The airplane's firewall was bent. The cowling was crushed inward and aft. The propeller showed torsional bending at the blade tips. The left horizontal stabilizer and elevator were bent aft. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's systems showed no anomalies. The reported wind conditions for the airport 10 minutes after the accident occurred were 180 degrees at 5 knots. The wind conditions were calm 30 minutes prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported encountering a gust of wind on landing causing the airplane to ground loop. The pilot and three passengers on board were not injured. An examination of the airplane showed the left wing bent aft. The left main landing gear was broken aft. The airplane's firewall was bent. The cowling was crushed inward and aft. The propeller showed torsional bending at the blade tips. The left horizontal stabilizer and elevator were bent aft. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's systems showed no anomalies. The reported wind conditions for the airport 10 minutes after the accident occurred were 180 degrees at 5 knots. The wind conditions were calm 30 minutes prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MDT
Nearest AirportFort Collins-Loveland Muni (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN180EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data