# NTSB ANC92LA072: Cessna C-180J, N7751K, Seldovia, AK, May 8, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 8, 1992, 14:05 local (22:05 UTC)
- Place: Seldovia, AK
- Coordinates: 59.39093, -151.660552 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=59.3909&lon=-151.6606&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 26, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5723
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC92LA072
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5723/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA072

## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER IN-FLT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT TO LAND ON A SHORT GRAVEL AIRSTRIP IN TAILWIND WX CONDITIONS AND HIS FAILURE TO CORRECT A GND LOOP/SWERVE DURING LANDING ROLL.  FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY, TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE PILOT LANDED ON A 2100 FT LONG GRAVEL STRIP IN GUSTY, TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.  THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE STRIP DURING LANDING ROLL AND IMPACTED TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7751K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7751K), registered now, S/N 18052719, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA C-180J
- Registry model: [Cessna 180J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180j) (registry code 2072622) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18052719
- Airframe hours: 3334
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Whitmore, Edward A.
- Registered owner: Whitmore, Edward A.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 1991, 30 hours before
- Departed: MRI, ANCHORAGE, AK
- Destination: SOV, SELDOVIA, AK
- Flight plan: VFR
- Airport: SOV, Seldovia, runway 34, 2,100 × 50 ft, gravel

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 290 total, 290 in this make and model, 290 as pilot in command, 10 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 13 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 28 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HOM, 15 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19920508014039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920508014039A), May 8, 1992: Cessna 180J, Seldovia, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control landing when crosswind gust raised right wing. Veered off runway into alder trees.

## Other investigations on N7751K (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC10CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA059), Jul 12, 2010: Cessna 180J (N7751K), Kakhonak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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