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September 26, 2022 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N93330

Williston, ND

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williston, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1955)
Tail Number
N93330
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA439

The pilot reported that while the airplane was settling to the runway and he was making rudder corrections, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and the left main landing gear from the runway. The pilot was able to get the left main landing gear back on the runway, while still applying right rudder input. The airplane then ground looped, and the left wing and the left rudder impacted the runway. The airplane came to rest upright on the runway and the pilot was then able to taxi to the ramp. The airplane’s left wing and the left elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 32 with winds light and variable with gusts to 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while the airplane was settling to the runway and he was making rudder corrections, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and the left main landing gear from the runway. The pilot was able to get the left main landing gear back on the runway, while still applying right rudder input. The airplane then ground looped, and the left wing and the left rudder impacted the runway. The airplane came to rest upright on the runway and the pilot was then able to taxi to the ramp. The airplane’s left wing and the left elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 32 with winds light and variable with gusts to 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:39 MDT
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin Intl (0nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length7503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN93330
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-520-F · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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