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June 16, 2014 · Cessna 180 · N1545C

Springview, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Springview, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1953)
Tail Number
N1545C
Operator
Stuart Cromwell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA302

The pilot landed on runway 31 (2,200 feet x 200 feet, turf). The wind was 260 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot said the landing was "not good." The airplane ground looped to the right and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.

Full Narrative

The pilot told a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that he departed Columbus Municipal Airport (KOLU), Columbus, Nebraska, and flew to Stuart-Atkinson Municipal Airport (8V2), Atkinson, Nebraska; then to Rock County Airport (KRBE), Bassett, Nebraska; then to Springview Municipal Airport (9V1), Springview, Nebraska. The pilot told the inspector that he landed on runway 31 (2,200 feet x 200 feet, turf). The wind was 260 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The pilot said the landing was "not good." The airplane ground looped to the right and nosed over. Both wing tips were damaged, the left wing lift strut was buckled, and the left main landing gear attach point was wrinkled. The pilot fractured his ankle in the process of extricating himself from the airplane. According to the FAA inspector, he checked with the Nebraska State Department of Aeronautics and discovered 9V1 was no longer a state recognized airport and is not identified on current aeronautical sectional charts or in airport directories. About 7 to 8 years ago, the owners didn't renew their state license and/or and the airport did not pass a state inspection. According to the pilot, however, he leases the airport from the Village of Springview for one dollar per year and maintains the grass strip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSpringview (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN1545C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStuart Cromwell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-A · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt, gusting 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data