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October 19, 2008 · Cessna 180 · N1729F
Denton, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Denton, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N1729F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA027
The pilot reported in a telephone interview that he planned to do proficiency landings during the early morning hours. During one of the landings, the wing began to lift and he was not able to regain directional control of the single-engine tail-wheel equipped airplane. The airplane then "ground-looped", and came to rest inverted on the runway. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported in a telephone interview that he planned to do proficiency landings during the early morning hours. During one of the landings, the wing began to lift and he was not able to regain directional control of the single-engine tail-wheel equipped airplane. The airplane then "ground-looped," and came to rest inverted on the runway. The pilot further reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 CDT
Nearest AirportDENTON (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN1729F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Weather SourcePILO