No fatalities

28 Jul 2008: Cessna 180G — David Streubel — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, United States

On 28 Jul 2008, a Cessna 180G operated by David Streubel 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 during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During touch-and-go landing practice, a private pilot lost directional control, causing the airplane to swerve left and strike its right wing on the ground, resulting in wing damage.

Accident Overview

A private certificated pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings in accordance with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 91, when the accident occurred. During the landing, the pilot reported a loss of directional control. The airplane swerved to the left, and the right wing struck the ground.

Aircraft Damage

The impact damaged the right wing's leading edge and ribs. The pilot stated that no mechanical issues were known with the airplane prior to the accident.

Pilot Actions

The pilot attributed the event to his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. No other contributing factors were reported.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintained