Aviation accident FTW97LA204

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 180 near OLNEY (1997-05-27)
Start: 1997-05-27
Location: OLNEY, TX, USA

NONE · Cessna 180 · 1997-05-27 · OLNEY, TX, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW97LA204
Event ID: 20001208X07926
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-27
Location: OLNEY, TX, USA
Coordinates: 33.359233, -98.750335

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 3
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 180
Registration: N9408C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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