No fatalities

CESSNA 180 accident at Delavan, WI, 3 Apr 2021

Delavan, WI, United States

On April 3, 2021, a CESSNA 180 operated by HANSEN ROBERT C was involved in an aviation accident near Delavan, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over. 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensationPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Apr 2021 CESSNA 180 accident near Delavan, WI?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 2021 CESSNA 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 2021 involved a CESSNA 180, operated by HANSEN ROBERT C, at Delavan, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over.