1993-09-19: Cessna 180H — Robert Henry — New Philadelphi, OH

Casualties unknown • New Philadelphi, OH, US

Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY AND GROUNDLOOP.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO VEER OFF THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO GRASS. THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING WAS DAMAGED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE FAILED TO KEEP THE AIRPLANE UNDER CONTROL DURING THE LANDING. NO MECHANICAL DEFICIENCIES WERE REPORTED.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-09-19 Cessna 180H accident near New Philadelphi, OH?

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER AND RIGHT BRAKE, BUT THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO VEER OFF THE LEFT EDGE OF THE RUNWAY AND INTO GRASS. THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING WAS DAMAGED.…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-09-19 involved a Cessna 180H, registration N9704G, operated by Robert Henry, at New Philadelphi, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT, SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY AND GROUNDLOOP.

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.

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