No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Runway Excursion and Ground Loop

Greenville, TX, United States

On October 12, 2019, a Cessna 180 J was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, TX. 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 runway excursion and 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

A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right during landing, exited the runway, ground looped, and struck the terrain with its left wing, causing substantial damage.

Incident Overview During the landing roll, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the aircraft veered to the right. The airplane subsequently exited the runway on the right side and entered a ground loop. As a result of the ground loop, the left wing impacted the terrain. ## Damage and Mechanical Condition The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other mechanical issues were identified in the source material.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 2019 Cessna 180 J accident near Greenville, TX?

A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right during landing, exited the runway, ground looped, and struck the terrain with its left wing, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Oct 2019 Cessna 180 J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 2019 involved a Cessna 180 J, at Greenville, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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