On March 8, 2003, a Cessna 180K (registration N2732K) was involved in an aviation accident near ST Charles, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While landing, an airplane ground looped after the left wing 'floated' as it passed hangars. The pilot had estimated a 9-knot crosswind. Substantial damage occurred.
Incident Details
An airplane was substantially damaged after it ground looped while landing. The pilot reported checking the weather conditions about 20 minutes prior to the accident and estimating the crosswind at 9 knots.
Pilot's Account
During the landing roll, the aircraft passed a row of hangars. As the airplane cleared the last hangar, the left wing began to 'float,' according to the pilot. The pilot attempted corrective actions but was unable to prevent the ground loop.
Aftermath
The ground loop resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The source does not provide information about injuries or damage to other property.