ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288850
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| Date: | Friday 16 September 2011 |
| Time: | 13:50 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180H |
| Owner/operator: | Roberts Leon Thomas |
| Registration: | N180HR |
| MSN: | 18051633 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6095 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO 550 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Reno, Nevada -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bend Municipal Airport, OR (KBDN) |
| Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (RNO/KRNO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, during landing, he encountered a strong gust of wind. The airplane veered and subsequently ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR11CA455
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 06:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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