No fatalities
5 Aug 2020: Cessna 180 H — Bigfoot Air — Kenai, AK
On 5 Aug 2020, a Cessna 180 H operated by Bigfoot Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop during the landing roll.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotCapability exceededAttain/maintain not possibleNot installed/available