Cessna C180A N5359D
22 July 2002 · Ogallala, Nebraska, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 22 July 2002 at about 15:00 local time, a Cessna C180A registered N5359D was involved in an accident near Ogallala, Nebraska, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 15:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Ogallala, Nebraska, United States
- Nearest airport
- Searle Field (OGA)
- Coordinates
- 41.1297, -101.7204
- Aircraft
- Cessna C180A
- Registration
- N5359D
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Ogallala → Coeur D' Alene
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI02LA207
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when it ground looped during takeoff. The pilot stated that his window popped open during takeoff causing him to become distracted. He stated that the airplane started to turn right, and he was unable to regain control.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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