On 16 Jun 2014, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Casper, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing with anticipated left crosswind, wind shift caused bounce and drift to left side; application of brakes resulted in nose-over, damaging left wing and vertical stabilizer. No preimpact mechanical anomalies reported.
Landing Events
The pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, asphalt runway. During the approach, the pilot anticipated a left crosswind. However, during the landing, the wind shifted. This caused the airplane to bounce on its initial touchdown. The airplane then drifted to the left side of the runway. When the airplane touched down again, the pilot applied brakes. This action led to the airplane nosing over.
Damage and Pilot Report
Substantial damage occurred to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that could have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Causes
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained