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February 28, 2024 · Cessna 180 J · N7770K
Alexandria, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Alexandria, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1976)
Tail Number
N7770K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA126
The pilot encountered a gust of wind about halfway through his landing roll. He was unable to counter the gust with full aileron and rudder deflections, which resulted in a loss on control and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 9 with wind from 020° at 12 knots with gusts to 22 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot encountered a gust of wind about halfway through his landing roll. He was unable to counter the gust with full aileron and rudder deflections, which resulted in a loss on control and ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 9 with wind from 020° at 12 knots with gusts to 22 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:52 CST
Nearest AirportEsler Rgnl (0nm SSE)
Runway09/2
Runway Length5998 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN7770K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 12 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC