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NTSB investigation record

WPR25LA119

Completed

Cessna 180· N180ZR

Date
March 26, 2025
Location
San Carlos, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 9, 2025

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported that during landing roll in a tailwheel equipped airplane, it began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct; however, the airplane continued to veer to the right and left wing and left horizontal stabilizer struck the ground, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 12 with wind from 170° at 13 knots.

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