Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and ground looped. Subsequently, the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA319 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 15, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Moab, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180J
- N-number
- N9977N
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- 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.