Accident Cessna 180F N72WS,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368605
 
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Date:Tuesday 13 June 1989
Time:07:45 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C180 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 180F
Owner/operator:Kar Coach Works
Registration: N72WS
MSN: 18051215
Year of manufacture:1963
Engine model:CONTINENTAL O-470-R
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Reno, NV -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Boise, ID (KBOI)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING FLARE THE AIRCRAFT TURNED TO THE RIGHT & THE RIGHT WING DROPPED. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED RECOVERY HE GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT.

Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA89LA107
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 2 years and 7 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB SEA89LA107

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