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August 4, 2022 · Cessna 180C · N9211T
Cantwell, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cantwell, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180C (1960)
Tail Number
N9211T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA373
The pilot reported that during a local personal flight, he decided to make an off-airport landing onto a gravel runway. Although the touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane was uneventful, the pilot applied hard braking in order to minimize the landing roll on the rough terrain. As the airplane began to slow it nosed over coming to rest on its back. Both of the airplane’s wings, the fuselage and the vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage. 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-Aircraft capability-Braking capability-Capability exceeded
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a local personal flight, he decided to make an off-airport landing onto a gravel runway. Although the touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane was uneventful, the pilot applied hard braking in order to minimize the landing roll on the rough terrain. As the airplane began to slow it nosed over coming to rest on its back. Both of the airplane’s wings, the fuselage and the vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage. 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 Time20:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportNOID (0nm)
RunwayN/A
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180C
Tail NumberN9211T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0-470L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC