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June 22, 2019 · Cessna 180 A · N5239D
Panama City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Panama City, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 180 A (1957)
Tail Number
N5239D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA415
The pilot reported that he performed a wheel landing on the concrete runway surface. During the landing roll with the tailwheel on the ground, the airplane swerved right, and he corrected with left rudder and left brake. The left wing and left elevator struck the ground. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and taxi to the parking area. 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 in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he performed a wheel landing on the concrete runway surface. During the landing roll, with the tailwheel on the ground, the airplane swerved to the right and he corrected with left rudder and left brake. The airplane's left wing and left elevator struck the ground. He was able to regain control of the airplane and taxi to the parking. 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 Time14:55 CDT
Nearest AirportNorthwest Florida Beaches Intl (0nm NNE)
Runway16
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 A
Tail NumberN5239D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC