On 27 Sep 2011, a CESSNA 180H was involved in an aviation accident near Chenga Bay, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain sufficient clearance from an obstruction during an off-airport landing, which led to a loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot experienced a ground loop after the right wing of a Cessna 180H struck brush during an off-airport landing in Chenga Bay, Alaska.
On September 27, 2011, a Cessna 180H was being operated at an off-airport landing site near Chenga Bay, Alaska. While the pilot was performing a landing, the right wing of the aircraft N9083M made contact with brush located adjacent to the landing area. This contact caused the aircraft to ground loop.
The impact resulted in no injuries to the pilot. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, the left horizontal stabilizer, and both wings.
The pilot failed to maintain sufficient clearance from an obstruction during an off-airport landing, which led to a loss of control.