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July 14, 2024 · Cessna 180 J · N7827K

Le Roy, MI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Le Roy, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 180 J (1976)
Tail Number
N7827K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA265

The pilot was attempting to land at a private, freshly mowed, grass airstrip about 800 ft long. The airplane touched down and bounced. The pilot reported that he waited for the airplane to “settle” and applied brakes upon contact with the runway, but the airplane did not decelerate as expected. The pilot attempted a go-around; however, the airplane was unable to sufficiently climb before it impacted trees past the end of the runway. The airplane came to rest nose down and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. 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 to the north. The nearest reported wind, 14 miles north of the accident site, was from 230° at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.

Full Narrative

The pilot was attempting to land at a private, freshly mowed, grass airstrip about 800 ft long. The airplane touched down and bounced. The pilot reported that he waited for the airplane to “settle” and applied brakes upon contact with the runway, but the airplane did not decelerate as expected. The pilot attempted a go-around; however, the airplane was unable to sufficiently climb before it impacted trees past the end of the runway. The airplane came to rest nose down and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. 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 to the north. The nearest reported wind, 14 miles north of the accident site, was from 230° at 9 knots gusting to 14 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway010
Runway Length875 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 180 J
Tail NumberN7827K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · O-470-S2B · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data