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December 21, 2008 · Cessna 180C · C-FIWA
Great Falls, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Great Falls, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 180C
Tail Number
C-FIWA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA063
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, and prior to the tail wheel making contact with the runway surface, she overcorrected with control inputs. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer subsequently struck the runway surface causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot then regained control of the airplane and proceeded to taxi off of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Cessna 180C reported that during the landing roll, and prior to the tail wheel making contact with the runway surface, she overcorrected with control inputs. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer subsequently struck the runway surface causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot then regained control of the airplane and proceeded to taxi off the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportGreat Falls Int. Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length10502 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180C
Tail NumberC-FIWA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / -11 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC