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July 4, 2017 · Cessna 180 J · N9961N
Nashua, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nashua, NH
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1975)
Tail Number
N9961N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17CA245
The pilot of the airplane reported that the en route portion of the cross-country flight was uneventful and that conditions were "good." Following a normal approach and landing, he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and came to rest at the right edge of the runway in grass. During the accident sequence, the left main landing gear separated from the fuselage, and the left wing and propeller contacted the ground. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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 of the airplane reported that the en route portion of the cross-country flight was uneventful and conditions were "good." Following a normal approach and landing, he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground-looped and came to rest at the right edge of the runway, in the grass. The left main landing gear separated from the fuselage and the left wing and propeller contacted the ground during the accident sequence.A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:03 EDT
Nearest AirportBoire Field (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN9961N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC