No fatalities

25 Aug 2020: Cessna 180 C — Givens Hot Springs, ID

Givens Hot Springs, ID, United States

On 25 Aug 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

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