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Aviation accident ANC20LA077

NONE · Cessna 180 · 2020-08-05 · Kenai, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC20LA077
Event ID
20200805X00027
Type
Accident
Date
2020-08-05
Location
Kenai, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.579723, -151.24417

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
180
Registration
N9712G
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

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.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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