On September 4, 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
Related events
Same aircraft family
19 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
13 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 180
30 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180A
27 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180E
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180J
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
10 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 180
31 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
22 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180K
9 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
3 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 180
21 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 180H
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 Sept 2019 Cessna 180 C accident near LANCASTER, TX?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Sept 2019 Cessna 180 C accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Sept 2019 involved a Cessna 180 C, at LANCASTER, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
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