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January 10, 2015 · Cessna 180 · N2229C

Jackson, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1953)
Tail Number
N2229C
Operator
Cornell David a & Hansen Michael C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15LA083

The pilot reported that, shortly after an uneventful touchdown, the airplane began to veer left. The pilot attempted to regain directional control with corrective actions, but the airplane continued off the left edge of the runway, slid down an embankment, nosed over, and then came to rest inverted. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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

On January 10, 2015, at 1018 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 180, N2229C, veered off the runway surface and came to rest inverted while landing at Westover Field Amador County Airport, Jackson, California. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to, and operated by, the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from Auburn Municipal Airport, Auburn, California, about 0900. The pilot stated that he was conducting a personal cross-country flight. He performed several takeoffs and landings at different airports with no incidents before continuing to Westover Field Amador County Airport. As the airplane approached the airport, the pilot noted the wind was calm. He made a pass over the airport before he entered a left traffic pattern and landing to runway 19. The pilot reported the touchdown was normal. Shortly thereafter, the airplane began to veer left. In response the pilot applied right rudder control, right brake and right aileron, and added power to increase rudder authority. Despite his efforts to regain directional control, the airplane continued off the left edge of the runway. The left main landing gear started to slide down an embankment that was adjacent to, and 6 feet lower, than the runway surface. The propeller struck the ground and the airplane slid into the embankment. It subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and tail section. The pilot stated that after he exited the aircraft, he noted that the left wheel was locked, and the right wheel was spinning. A Federal Aviation Administration certified mechanic completed a post accident examination of the brake system. The examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:18 PST
Nearest AirportWestover Field Amador County (18nm ESE)
Runway19
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2229C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCornell David a & Hansen Michael C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourcePILO

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