The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
— NTSB Determination
During landing the airplane collided with a runway marker sign. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to a sudden gust of wind. The closest weather reporting station was at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport about 17 statute miles east of Glendale airport, and reported the wind to be 120 at 4 knots with no gusts.
During landing the airplane collided with a runway marker sign. The pilot stated that he lost directional control due to a sudden gust of wind. The closest weather reporting station was at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport about 17 statute miles east of Glendale airport, and reported the wind to be 120 at 4 knots with no…
The accident on 2001-04-22 involved a Cessna 180K, registration N66033, at Glendale, AZ.
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
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