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May 18, 2011 · Cessna 180J · N9951N
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180J
Tail Number
N9951N
Operator
Ackerman Dennis W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA034
The pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground looped to the right, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that during landing the airplane ground-looped to the right, dragging the left wing on the ground. He said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing during the ground-loop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:03 AKDT
Nearest AirportKENAI (0nm)
Runway01L
Runway Length7575 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180J
Tail NumberN9951N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAckerman Dennis W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC