Probable cause
The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing immediately after touchdown, the right wing lifted, which caused the airplane to move slightly sideways. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation but was unsuccessful. The left wing tip impacted the runway and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR11CA106 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 25, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Prescott, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Ernest A. Love Airport (PRC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180
- N-number
- N2229C
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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