2002-06-09: Cessna 180 — Columbia, CA

Casualties unknown • Columbia, CA, US

Probable cause

The pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The plane encountered a wind disturbance resulting in a ground loop and the airplane coming to rest inverted. While on the landing roll the gust caught the left wing and tail, lifting it off the ground. The tail continued to lift until the prop struck the ground, and flipped the airplane over. The pilot stated the AWOS reported the winds to be 290 at 8 knots gusting to 15 knots. The airport has two runways, and are on a magnetic heading of 170-350 and 110-290. Runway 11-29 is 2,600 feet long and 100 feet wide, and is turf.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-06-09 Cessna 180 accident near Columbia, CA?

The plane encountered a wind disturbance resulting in a ground loop and the airplane coming to rest inverted. While on the landing roll the gust caught the left wing and tail, lifting it off the ground. The tail continued to lift until the prop struck the ground, and flipped the airplane over. The pilot stated the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-06-09 involved a Cessna 180, registration N2228C, at Columbia, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020614X00886. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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