Casualties unknown

2000-03-22: Cessna 180K (N75CD) — Roundup, MT

Roundup, MT, US

On March 22, 2000, a Cessna 180K (registration N75CD) was involved in an aviation accident near Roundup, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A private pilot experienced a ground loop after the aircraft drifted left of centerline during landing roll-out on a dry paved runway. Winds from the south at 10-20 knots were reported.

Incident Overview

A private pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, paved runway. During the landing roll-out, the aircraft began to weathervane and drift left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation using brake and rudder inputs, but the aircraft continued off the runway surface and subsequently ground-looped.

Pilot Statement

According to the pilot, the winds at the time of the accident were from the south at 10 to 20 knots. The pilot reported no malfunctions or failures with the aircraft's directional control system.

Aircraft and Conditions

No specific aircraft type, registration, or date were provided. The runway was dry and paved. No other details about the flight, such as time of day or number of occupants, were disclosed in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20741. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.