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April 20, 2019 · Cessna 180 J · N59DW
Reedsburg, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reedsburg, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1975)
Tail Number
N59DW
Operator
State of Wisconsin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA218
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after a three-point landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder, but the airplane continued left, so he applied brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right 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
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a 3-point landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. He corrected with right rudder, but the airplane continued left so he applied brakes and the airplane nosed down on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right 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 Time14:52 CDT
Nearest AirportReedsburg Muni (0nm SW)
Runway36
Runway Length4840 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN59DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorState of Wisconsin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time04:35
Weather SourcePILO