27 Sep 2011: CESSNA 180H

27 Sep 2011: CESSNA 180H — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Chenga Bay, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport landing site. During the landing, the right wing contacted brush adjacent to the landing area, and the airplane ground looped. The airplane received substantial damage to both wings, the left horizontal stabilizer, and the fuselage. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had he landed farther down the landing area to avoid any brush.

Contributing factors

  • Contributed to outcome
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 20sm

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