Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot said he encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and the left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or engine.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN13CA223 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 29, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Roswell (ROW)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180
- N-number
- N7714A
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.