Cessna 182 ground loop in Livermore, California

What happened

On February 13, 2008, a Cessna 182, registration N5407B, was involved in an accident at Livermore, California. Following a normal landing into a right crosswind of approximately 18 knots, the aircraft performed a ground loop to the right. The impact of the left wing against the runway surface resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries reported.

Findings

The investigation determined that the pilot did not adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the landing phase.