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August 1, 2007 · Cessna 180A · N5016E
Duluth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Duluth, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 180A
Tail Number
N5016E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA253
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aborted landing attempt on runway 14, 3050 feet long, by 75 feet wide, dry asphalt. The pilot stated that as he was lowering the tailwheel to the runway, he impacted two geese. The airplane started to "turn to the right" while the pilot tried to correct using left brake, left rudder, and right aileron control inputs. The pilot then added full engine power "to get back in the air." The left wing subsequently contacted the runway and the airplane "flipped on its back" and came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aborted landing attempt. The pilot stated that as he was lowering the tailwheel to the runway, he impacted two geese. The airplane started to "turn to the right" while the pilot tried to correct using left brake, left rudder, and right aileron control inputs. The pilot then added full engine power "to get back in the air." The left wing subsequently contacted the runway and the airplane "flipped on its back" and came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:37 CDT
Nearest AirportRichard B Helgeson (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length3050 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180A
Tail NumberN5016E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 21 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time15:34
Weather SourceWFAC