On January 25, 2011, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after touchdown, the right wing lifted, causing sideways movement. Correction attempts failed, the left wingtip hit the runway, and the aircraft nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and firewall.
Incident Overview
The pilot of the aircraft reported that during the landing rollout immediately after touchdown, the right wing lifted slightly. This caused the airplane to move sideways. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the left wing tip impacted the runway, and the airplane nosed over.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and the firewall. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Jan 2011 CESSNA 180 accident near Prescott, AZ?
A pilot reported that after touchdown, the right wing lifted, causing sideways movement. Correction attempts failed, the left wingtip hit the runway, and the aircraft nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, vertical stabilizer, and firewall.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jan 2011 CESSNA 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Jan 2011 involved a CESSNA 180, at Prescott, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.