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NTSB investigation record

SEA93LA143

Completed

Cessna 180· N8047Z

NTSB Report
Date
June 25, 1993
Location
Bozeman, MT
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published December 3, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate remedial action.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach for landing, the airplane was high. When the airplane touched down, it bounced. After the airplane touched down again, it veered to the left and according to the pilot, he 'gave too much rudder.' the airplane started to ground loop and the pilot 'jammed down on the right brake, instead of both brakes.' the left wing contacted the surface as the airplane ground looped.

Source record

Factual narrative

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