ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289870
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| Date: | Friday 26 July 2013 |
| Time: | 09:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180J |
| Owner/operator: | Jeanne Mcpherson |
| Registration: | N9286C |
| MSN: | 31385 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1955 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3167 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental. O-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hungry Horse, Montana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Meadow Creek, MT (0S1) |
| Hungry Horse, MT (8U2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane swerved to the right and thought that she had it under control, when suddenly the airplane hit an uneven area. The airplane started a slow right turn that resulted in the left wing tip impacting the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR13CA352
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 19:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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