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June 29, 2019 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N75077

Pickens, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Pickens, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1953)
Tail Number
N75077
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19TA216

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane when, after touchdown, the airplane veered left. He added power to go around, but the airplane veered left again, started to climb, then stalled and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane after the accident reported that the right main landing gear brake torque plate was improperly installed.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2019, about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180, N75077, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Pickens County Airport (LQK), Pickens, South Carolina. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot stated he departed runway 23, flew once around the traffic pattern and returned to land. When he lowered the tailwheel after landing, the airplane veered left. He added power to go around; however, the airplane veered left again, started to climb, then stalled. Prior to the accident the airplane was modified in accordance with a supplemental type certificate for bush tires, and an annual inspection was performed on the airplane 2 weeks later. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the airplane's left outboard wing was crushed upward, the nose was damaged, and the left main landing gear had separated. The inspector found no evidence that the brakes had “locked” during the landing. Further examination revealed the torque plate on the right main landing gear brake assembly was improperly installed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportPickens County (0nm NE)
Runway23
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN75077
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470J · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data