Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the airplane veered to the right during the landing roll. The pilot attempted to correct by applying left rudder and retracting the wing flaps; however, the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the airplane’s left wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the runway surface, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left elevator and horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunction or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 14 with light and variable wind.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR26LA253 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 9, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Marbleton, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Miley Memorial Field Airport (BPI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180
- N-number
- N3339D
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1955
- 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.