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Aircraft Ground Incident During Landing Roll (N180VT)

Statesville, NC, US

On October 13, 2006, a Cessna CE-180-A (registration N180VT) operated by Mark Douglas Neissel was involved in an aviation accident near Statesville, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

The pilot reported a left main wheel locking on touchdown, causing the airplane to veer left, then sharply right, with the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway.

Event Description

During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the left main wheel locked up upon touchdown, causing the airplane to pull sharply to the left. Just before the airplane departed the left side of the runway, the left wheel apparently "broke loose," and the airplane veered sharply to the right. As a result, the left wingtip and propeller struck the runway surface.

Post-Event Examination

After the incident, the airplane was taken to a maintenance shop. An A&P mechanic noted that when the airplane was rolled into the shop, the wheels rolled without issue. An examination of the brake system revealed no anomalies. Additionally, inspection of the left main tire found no flat spots.

Findings

No mechanical deficiencies were identified in the brake system or the left main tire subsequent to the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Oct 2006 Cessna CE-180-A accident near Statesville, NC?

The pilot reported a left main wheel locking on touchdown, causing the airplane to veer left, then sharply right, with the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Oct 2006 Cessna CE-180-A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Oct 2006 involved a Cessna CE-180-A, registration N180VT, operated by Mark Douglas Neissel, at Statesville, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061129X01718. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.