On April 10, 2005, a Cessna 180 (registration N9028C) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Apr 2005 Cessna 180 accident near Anchorage, AK?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Apr 2005 Cessna 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Apr 2005 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9028C, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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