No fatalities

Ground-Loop Incident During Landing Rollout

Roswell, NM, United States

On March 29, 2013, a CESSNA 180 operated by DAVID M STEVENS ATTORNEY AT LAW PC was involved in an aviation accident near Roswell, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tail wheel-equipped aircraft ground-looped during landing rollout after the pilot encountered a gust of wind. The left wing, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator were substantially damaged.

Incident Overview During the landing rollout, the pilot reported encountering a gust of wind. The tail wheel-equipped aircraft subsequently ground-looped. The pilot stated that no mechanical deficiencies were present that would have prevented normal operation of the aircraft or its engine. ## Damage Assessment The incident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date were provided in the source material. ## Operational Factors The pilot attributed the ground-loop to the wind gust encountered during the landing phase. The report confirmed that the aircraft and engine were mechanically sound prior to the incident.

Contributing factors

PilotAbility to respond/compensateDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 2013 CESSNA 180 accident near Roswell, NM?

A tail wheel-equipped aircraft ground-looped during landing rollout after the pilot encountered a gust of wind. The left wing, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator were substantially damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 2013 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 2013 involved a CESSNA 180, operated by DAVID M STEVENS ATTORNEY AT LAW PC, at Roswell, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.