On December 3, 1998, a Cessna 180 (registration N1774C) was involved in an aviation accident near Springdale, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot lost directional control of a tailwheel airplane during landing on Runway 18, resulting in a ground loop, wing strike, and nose-over.
Accident Summary
A private pilot lost control of a tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll on Runway 18. According to tower personnel, the aircraft ground looped after the pilot lost directional control following a bounce. The airplane came to rest inverted on the east side of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the airplane bounced on touchdown. After it settled back onto the runway, the airplane began a sharp left turn toward the edge of the runway. Subsequently, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 190 degrees at 10 knots.