Cessna 180H N91224 accident near Mccarty, Alaska

Sep 4, 2022 · NTSB number ANC22LA075 · Final report

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to initiate a go around maneuver when the airplane past the intended touch down point.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing, the wind shifted to a tailwind, and he landed past his intended touch down point. Breaking action was poor on the river rock surface and when the airplane was nearing the end of the airstrip the pilot, “ground looped the airplane to prevent the airplane from rolling over the bank.” Subsequently, the left wheel hit large rocks and the airplane nosed over off the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to both wing tips, the right wing strut, horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation..

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Event

Date
Sep 4, 2022
Type
Accident
Place
Mccarty, Alaska
Nearest airport
Jake'S Bar (AK0)
Highest injury
Minor
Minor injuries
1
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Light
Day

Cessna 180H

N-number
N91224
Category
Airplane
Year built
1969
Damage
Substantial
Operating rule
Part 91 (general aviation)
Purpose of flight
Personal

Other records under this N-number

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