No fatalities

Aircraft Ground Loop During Landing Roll

Cahokia, IL, United States

On June 30, 2015, a CESSNA 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Cahokia, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll 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

An aircraft veered right and ground looped during the landing roll, causing substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures.

Incident Description and Damage Assessment During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the aircraft veered to the right and subsequently ground looped. The incident resulted in substantial damage to several components on the left side of the aircraft. Specifically, the left wing, left aileron, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator sustained significant structural damage. ## Mechanical Condition and Pilot Report The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions affecting the airframe or engine that would have prevented normal operation. The report indicates that the aircraft was mechanically sound prior to the incident, with no identified system failures contributing to the veering or ground loop.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jun 2015 CESSNA 180 accident near Cahokia, IL?

An aircraft veered right and ground looped during the landing roll, causing substantial damage to the left wing, aileron, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jun 2015 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jun 2015 involved a CESSNA 180, at Cahokia, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.