On May 9, 2002, a Cessna 180 (registration N9135C) was involved in an aviation accident near Hyannis, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error as reported by the pilot. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported loss of directional control on landing roll, causing the airplane to veer right off the runway into soft terrain with standing water, resulting in a nose-over and substantial damage.
Accident Details
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over on soft terrain following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The pilot reported that the touchdown was smooth, but the airplane began to veer to the right while rolling. He attempted to straighten the airplane using left rudder and brake, but these inputs did not correct the deviation. The airplane continued off the runway into an area containing several inches of standing water.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he could not recall whether his foot was on the brake or if the brake had locked up. He reported that there were no mechanical problems with the aircraft and that the accident resulted from his own pilot error.