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March 30, 2018 · Cessna 180 J · N9986N
Salina, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salina, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1975)
Tail Number
N9986N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA190
The pilot reported that, during landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane had a "small bounce" and then veered to the right. He added that he attempted to correct, and the "tail came around quick in a clockwise ground loop." Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway onto soft terrain, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 reported that, during landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane had a "small bounce" and then veered to the right. He added that, he attempted to correct, and the "tail came around quick in a clockwise ground loop". Subsequently, the airplane exited the right side of the runway onto soft terrain, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSalinas Muni (0nm WNW)
Runway26
Runway Length6004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN9986N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TIO-550-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time22:38
Weather SourceWFAC