On July 22, 2000, a Cessna 180H (registration N2780X) was involved in an aviation accident near Hailey, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot reported that the right brake of a tailwheel airplane locked up during landing roll, leading to a ground loop. Post-accident inspection found no brake failure.
Incident Overview
A private pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry paved runway. According to the pilot, shortly after touchdown during the landing roll, the airplane's right brake locked up, causing the aircraft to subsequently ground loop.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, a certified mechanic conducted a functional check of the aircraft's brakes. The mechanic reported that the brakes functioned properly and that there was no evidence of a brake failure.
Meteorological Conditions
At 1155 Mountain Daylight Time, the wind at Hailey was reported as 200 degrees true at 12 knots.