On August 22, 1982, a Cessna 180 (registration N9376C) operated by Gary Mccormick was involved in an aviation accident near Caribou Strip, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a curved gravel runway, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing on a short gravel runway, the pilot was unable to follow the curved strip after touchdown. The aircraft veered off the right side, struck a ditch, and flipped over.
What happened
The pilot reported that he landed in calm wind conditions on a gravel runway that was 1800 ft long. He stated that the landing strip curved to the left, and after touchdown, he was unable to follow the strip to the left. The aircraft went off the right side of the runway, struck a ditch and flipped over on its back.
The investigation
No further mechanical examination details were provided in the source text.
Findings
Calm wind conditions at the time of landing
Gravel runway surface with a length of 1800 ft
Curved landing path requiring leftward correction
Failure to follow the runway curvature after touchdown
Runway excursion to the right side
Impact with a ditch resulting in the aircraft flipping over
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a curved gravel runway, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a ditch.
What happened in the 22 Aug 1982 Cessna 180 accident near Caribou Strip, AK?
During a landing on a short gravel runway, the pilot was unable to follow the curved strip after touchdown. The aircraft veered off the right side, struck a ditch, and flipped over.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Aug 1982 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9376C, operated by Gary Mccormick, at Caribou Strip, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a curved gravel runway, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a ditch.
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