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July 7, 2019 · Cessna 180 J · N52031

Okeechobee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1974)
Tail Number
N52031
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19TA223

The tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down on the runway centerline in a 7-knot right quartering tailwind and started to drift left. The pilot corrected with right rudder input, but the airplane started to drift left again. He then applied right brake and rudder input, and the airplane changed direction 30°; however, the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the runway before the airplane came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left elevator, and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

On July 7, 2019, about 1000 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180J, N52031, was substantially damaged while landing at Okeechobee County Airport (OBE), Okeechobee, Florida. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the flight that departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, about 0900. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the runway 5 centerline and started to drift left. He corrected with right rudder input, but the airplane started to drift left again. He then applied right brake and rudder input, and the airplane changed direction 30°; however, the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer contacted the runway before the airplane came to a stop. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Review of damage photographs provided by the pilot revealed substantial damage to the left wing, left elevator, and left horizontal stabilizer. The recorded wind at OBE, at 0955, was from 200° at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOkeechobee County Airport (0nm N)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN52031
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 81 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data