2002-04-21: Cessna 180 — Canton, MS

Casualties unknown • Canton, MS, US

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with a ditch.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot the airplane touched down on the first 20 percent of a 3,000-foot runway, rolled about 1,000 feet, at 20 knots of ground speed, and began to drift to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the situation by applying full left rudder and braking, however he could not correct the right turn. The airplane turned about 120 degrees before the right main landing gear dropped into a ditch, and the left wing made contact with a gravel road. The pilot estimated that at the time of the accident "the cross wind component was "8 knots."

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-04-21 Cessna 180 accident near Canton, MS?

According to the pilot the airplane touched down on the first 20 percent of a 3,000-foot runway, rolled about 1,000 feet, at 20 knots of ground speed, and began to drift to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the situation by applying full left rudder and braking, however he could not correct the right turn.…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-04-21 involved a Cessna 180, registration N180CW, at Canton, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and the subsequent impact with a ditch.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020429X00589. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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