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February 18, 2012 · Cessna 180 · N56180
South Fork, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
South Fork, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 180
Tail Number
N56180
Operator
Standhart Gary
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA160
The pilot stated that, during the landing roll on a patchy snow-covered runway, he lost directional control when the airplane contacted a patch of snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. The airplane’s vertical fin and one wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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
After landing on a patchy, snowed covered runway, the pilot stated that he lost directional control when the airplane contacted a patch of snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s vertical fin and one wing. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MST
Nearest AirportMorning Shadow (1nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4480 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN56180
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStandhart Gary
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 59
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time22:32
Weather SourceWFAC