On 4 Sep 2019, a Cessna 180 C was involved in an aviation accident near LANCASTER, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, 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.
A tailwheel airplane veered left during a three-point landing, exited the runway, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures.
Accident Overview
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a ground loop and nosed over during a three-point landing. According to the pilot's report, the airplane veered left during the landing maneuver, exited the runway, and subsequently nosed over.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's right-wing lift strut and empennage. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot