On September 18, 1999, a Cessna 180 (registration N2294C) was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's choice of unsuitable terrain for taxi, and inadequate compensation for high winds. Factors associated with this accident were the muddy ground, and the winds of 25 knots gusting to 40 knots. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing on a gravel and clay bar, the pilot taxied on soft muddy ground. The wheels bogged down, the airplane nosed over, and wind flipped it onto its back, causing substantial damage.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported taxiing the airplane after landing on a gravel and clay bar for the second time that day. The ground was soft and muddy, so he kept the airplane moving to avoid becoming stuck. During the taxi, the wheels bogged down, causing the airplane to nose down. The wind then carried the airplane over onto its back.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and the right wing outboard of the lift strut. No other damage details were provided.
Conditions
The pilot reported visibility of 5 miles in rain. Winds had increased from the first trip and were 25 knots, with gusts to 40 knots.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Sept 1999 Cessna 180 accident near Palmer, AK?
After landing on a gravel and clay bar, the pilot taxied on soft muddy ground. The wheels bogged down, the airplane nosed over, and wind flipped it onto its back, causing substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 1999 Cessna 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Sept 1999 involved a Cessna 180, registration N2294C, at Palmer, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's choice of unsuitable terrain for taxi, and inadequate compensation for high winds. Factors associated with this accident were the muddy ground, and the winds of 25 knots gusting to 40 knots.
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