21 Dec 2008: CESSNA 180C

21 Dec 2008: CESSNA 180C — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Great Falls, MT, United States

Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the Cessna 180C reported that during the landing roll, and prior to the tail wheel making contact with the runway surface, she overcorrected with control inputs. The left wing and left horizontal stabilizer subsequently struck the runway surface causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot then regained control of the airplane and proceeded to taxi off the runway.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 210/03kt, vis 10sm

Related events

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