ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355819
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| Date: | Tuesday 27 May 1997 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9408C |
| MSN: | 31806 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1955 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-J |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Olney, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sulphur Springs, TX |
| (KONY) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, there was a right quartering crosswind present during the landing. After an initial touchdown on the right main wheel, the airplane became airborne again, and its nose turned into the wind. The tailwheel equipped airplane then touched down 'sideways' and 'ground-looped to the right.' The left main gear collapsed, and the left wing tip contacted the ground.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW97LA204
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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