On July 2, 2006, a Cessna 180 (registration N2868K) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot inadvertently applied the right brake while applying the right rudder correction during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot reported a ground loop during landing roll of a tailwheel airplane after inadvertently applying the right brake while applying right rudder, causing left wingtip and aileron to strike the ground and breaking a runway edge light lens.
Accident Details
A commercial certificated pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane during a personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. During the landing roll, the pilot applied right rudder. The airplane's nose abruptly veered to the right, and the aircraft subsequently ground looped to the right. The left wingtip and left aileron contacted the ground. Additionally, the lens covering a runway edge light fixture was broken. The pilot reported that he inadvertently applied the right brake while applying the right rudder correction.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot held a commercial certificate. The airplane was described as tailwheel-equipped. The flight was personal in nature.
Damage Assessment
The left wingtip and left aileron struck the ground, and a runway edge light lens was broken.
Probable cause
The pilot inadvertently applied the right brake while applying the right rudder correction during the landing roll.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Jul 2006 Cessna 180 accident near Anchorage, AK?
A commercial pilot reported a ground loop during landing roll of a tailwheel airplane after inadvertently applying the right brake while applying right rudder, causing left wingtip and aileron to strike the ground and breaking a runway edge light lens.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 2006 Cessna 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna 180, registration N2868K, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot inadvertently applied the right brake while applying the right rudder correction during the landing roll.
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