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August 22, 2015 · Cessna 180 · N9588B
Homer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Homer, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1957)
Tail Number
N9588B
Operator
Smith Timothy E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA065
The pilot was landing to the south on a beach in his tailwheel-equipped Cessna 180 airplane. The pilot stated the wind was gusting about 35 knots across the beach. At the end of the landing rollout, the right tire impacted a sand drift and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane entered a ground loop, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or 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 pilot was landing to the south on a beach in his tailwheel-equipped Cessna 180 airplane. The pilot stated the wind was gusting about 35 knots across the beach. At the end of the landing rollout, the right tire impacted a sand drift and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane entered a ground loop, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportHOMER (41nm WNW)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN9588B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith Timothy E
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC