The pilot reported encountering a gust of wind on landing, which caused the airplane to ground loop. The pilot and three passengers on board were not injured. An examination of the airplane showed the left wing bent aft. The left main landing gear was broken aft as well and the firewall was bent. An examination of the airplanes systems showed no anomalies. Reported wind conditions for the airport 10 minutes after the accident were 180 degrees at five knots. The wind conditions were calm 30 minutes prior to the accident.
July 1, 2007, Loveland, Colo., Cessna 180A
The pilot reported encountering a gust of wind on landing, which caused the airplane to ground loop. The pilot and three passengers on board were not injured. An examination of the airplane showed the left wing bent aft. The left main landing gear was broken aft as well and the firewall was bent. An examination of the airplanes systems showed no anomalies. Reported wind conditions for the airport 10 minutes after the accident were 180 degrees at five knots. The wind conditions were calm 30 minutes prior to the accident.
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot reported a gust of wind caused a ground loop during landing, though all four occupants were uninjured.
- The airplane sustained significant damage, including a bent left wing, broken left main landing gear, and a bent firewall.
- No airplane system anomalies were found, and reported wind conditions before and after the accident were relatively calm (calm to 5 knots), contrasting with the pilot's report of a gust.
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