Accident Cessna 180J Skywagon N180UB,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291077
 
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Date:Monday 20 April 2015
Time:12:45 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C180 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 180J Skywagon
Owner/operator:
Registration: N180UB
MSN: 180-52611
Year of manufacture:1975
Total airframe hrs:5220 hours
Engine model:Continental O-470
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Boise Airport, Boise, ID -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Brigham City Airport, UT (BMC/KBMC)
Destination airport:Boise Airport, ID (BOI/KBOI)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that after a few seconds into the landing roll, the right wing abruptly lifted, the left wing contacted the ground, and subsequently sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the airplane began traveling 20 degrees to the right, corrective actions were applied, control was regained, and the pilot taxied off the runway.   

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: GAA15CA048
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 month
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB GAA15CA048

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
07-Oct-2022 09:12 ASN Update Bot Added
16-Sep-2023 20:20 Ron Averes Updated

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