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April 14, 2019 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N4796B

Limington, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Limington, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1955)
Tail Number
N4796B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA214

The pilot reported that, after touchdown, during the landing roll, airplane ground looped and veered right. He corrected with left aileron and rudder, but the airplane continued right, exited the runway, and rolled over a snowbank. Subsequently, the airplane became momentarily airborne and then touched down again. The left main landing gear (MLG) sank into the snow, and the propeller, left MLG, and left wingtip impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib. 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, after touchdown, during the landing roll, airplane ground looped and veered right. He corrected with left aileron and rudder, but the airplane continued right, exited the runway, rolled over a snowbank, and touched down hard again on terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing rib. 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 Time16:20 EDT
Nearest AirportLimington-Harmon (0nm NW)
Runway11
Runway Length2973 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN4796B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 28 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data