No fatalities

6 Jun 2015: CESSNA 180 H — Vichey, MO

Vichey, MO, United States

On 6 Jun 2015, a CESSNA 180 H was involved in an aviation accident near Vichey, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing roll, a tailwheel airplane drifted left. The pilot applied left brake, causing the aircraft to exit the runway, strike the ground with the right wing, spin, and come to rest on its nose, resulting in substantial damage to multiple components.

Accident Details

A pilot reported that during the landing roll of a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the aircraft began to drift to the left. In response, the pilot locked the left brake. The application of the brake caused the airplane to exit the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the right wing struck the ground, which induced a spin, and the airplane came to rest on its nose.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to several components, including the horizontal stabilizer, right elevator, right wing, and right aileron. The extent of the damage indicates significant structural impact.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not report any other factors or conditions that may have contributed to the drift.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained