On May 4, 2015, a CESSNA 180 UNDESIGNAT operated by COMFORT KENNETH W was involved in an aviation accident near Hartland, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A float-equipped airplane porpoised and flipped over during a lake landing, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical issues.
Incident Summary
During a landing approach to a lake, a float-equipped airplane contacted the water surface, porpoised, and subsequently flipped over. According to the pilot, the airplane "flipped over like a ground loop" after the initial impact.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing of the aircraft. No other damage details were reported.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The cause of the porpoising and subsequent flip-over was not specified in the report.
Contributing factors
PilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 4 May 2015 CESSNA 180 UNDESIGNAT accident near Hartland, ME?
A float-equipped airplane porpoised and flipped over during a lake landing, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical issues.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2015 CESSNA 180 UNDESIGNAT accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 May 2015 involved a CESSNA 180 UNDESIGNAT, operated by COMFORT KENNETH W, at Hartland, ME.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
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