No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Ground Loops During Takeoff Roll

Givens Hot Springs, ID, United States

On August 25, 2020, a Cessna 180 C was involved in an aviation accident near Givens Hot Springs, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left and ground looped after the tailwheel lifted during takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer.

Accident Details

A pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the tailwheel lifted off the ground, causing the airplane to veer left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane subsequently ground looped.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, no mechanical issues were present before the accident. The loss of directional control occurred immediately after the tailwheel became airborne.

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Aug 2020 Cessna 180 C accident near Givens Hot Springs, ID?

A tailwheel-equipped airplane veered left and ground looped after the tailwheel lifted during takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 2020 Cessna 180 C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 2020 involved a Cessna 180 C, at Givens Hot Springs, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.