2002-10-21: Cessna 180 — Wasilla, AK

Casualties unknown • Wasilla, AK, US

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The private certificated pilot was conducting a landing on a hard-surface runway. The pilot said that during the landing roll, the airplane swerved to the right, and the left wing subsequently struck the ground. The airplane came to rest along the right side of the runway. The airplane received damage to the left aileron, the outboard wing rib, and the upper surface of the wingtip. The weather conditions at the airport included calm winds.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-10-21 Cessna 180 accident near Wasilla, AK?

The private certificated pilot was conducting a landing on a hard-surface runway. The pilot said that during the landing roll, the airplane swerved to the right, and the left wing subsequently struck the ground. The airplane came to rest along the right side of the runway. The airplane received damage to the left…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-10-21 involved a Cessna 180, registration N1302D, at Wasilla, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the left wing striking the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021024X05379. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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