No fatalities

Cessna 180 accident at Cambridge, MN, 21 Jul 2020

Cambridge, MN, United States

On July 21, 2020, a Cessna 180 Undesignat was involved in an aviation accident near Cambridge, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 2020 Cessna 180 Undesignat accident near Cambridge, MN?

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 2020 Cessna 180 Undesignat accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 2020 involved a Cessna 180 Undesignat, at Cambridge, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.