No fatalities

3 Sep 2016: CESSNA 180 — Yakutat, AK

Yakutat, AK, United States

On 3 Sep 2016, a CESSNA 180 UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Yakutat, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over. 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 on a grass field, a tailwheel airplane encountered standing water and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, right wing strut, and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures.

Accident Overview

A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a nose-over during the landing roll on a grass field. The pilot reported that the aircraft encountered standing water on the field, which led to the nose-over. The landing was being conducted on an unspecified grass surface.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the accident. Specifically, the left wing, right wing strut, and empennage were damaged. No further details on the extent of damage were provided.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with either the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. As a safety recommendation, the pilot suggested conducting a more thorough pre-landing reconnaissance of the intended landing zone.

Contributing factors

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