On April 10, 2005, a Cessna 180 (registration N9028C) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot experienced a ground loop while landing on runway 06. The airplane veered right; rudder and brake inputs failed to correct, resulting in left wingtip and elevator striking the ground, causing structural damage.
Accident Overview
A private certificated pilot was conducting a landing on runway 06 when the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder but did not achieve the desired effect, then applied the brakes, yet was unable to prevent the airplane from ground looping to the right.
Aircraft Damage
During the ground loop, the left wingtip and the outboard end of the left elevator made contact with the ground, sustaining structural damage.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the weather surface observation at the airport indicated wind from 240 degrees true at 5 knots.