No fatalities

Pilot Loses Control During Landing, Leading to Ground Loop and Gear Collapse (N9704G)

New Philadelphi, OH, US

On September 19, 1993, a Cessna 180H (registration N9704G) operated by Robert Henry was involved in an aviation accident near New Philadelphi, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to keep the airplane under control during the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing rollout, the airplane veered left despite corrective inputs, exited the runway, and groundlooped. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was damaged. The pilot cited loss of control.

Incident Overview

During the landing rollout, the airplane unexpectedly began to veer to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake in an attempt to correct the deviation, but the airplane continued to move left, departing the left edge of the runway and entering the grass. Subsequently, the airplane groundlooped.

Damage Sustained

The ground loop caused the right main landing gear to collapse. Additionally, the right wing sustained damage.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that he failed to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. No mechanical deficiencies were identified or reported.

Probable Cause

The pilot stated that he failed to keep the airplane under control during the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Sept 1993 Cessna 180H accident near New Philadelphi, OH?

During landing rollout, the airplane veered left despite corrective inputs, exited the runway, and groundlooped. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was damaged. The pilot cited loss of control.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Sept 1993 Cessna 180H accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Sept 1993 involved a Cessna 180H, registration N9704G, operated by Robert Henry, at New Philadelphi, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to keep the airplane under control during the landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13351. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.