# NTSB CHI92LA205: Cessna 180H, N7955V, Blaine, MN, July 12, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 12, 1992, 16:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Blaine, MN
- Coordinates: 45.209419, -93.390045 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2094&lon=-93.3900&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 29, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15493
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA205
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15493/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA205

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF WHEEL BRAKES.

## Sequence of events

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

- Nose over, landing - roll
  - rudder - abrupt, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A 'HARD' APPLICATION OF LEFT RUDDER TO COUNTER A RIGHT DRIFT DURING LANDING ROLLOUT.  HE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED THE WHEEL BRAKE, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7955V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7955V), registered now, S/N 18051855, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180H
- Registry model: [Cessna 180H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180h) (registry code 2072618) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18051855
- Airframe hours: 5392
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Eder, Joseph C.
- Registered owner: Eder, Joseph C.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, January 7, 1992, 9 hours before
- Departed: ANE
- Destination: ANE
- Airport: ANE, Anoka County-Blaine, runway 35, 4,856 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 708 total, 110 in this make and model, 5 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 30° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: MIC, 8 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 19920712024919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920712024919A), Jul 12, 1992: Cessna 180H, Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. Nosed over on landing roll. Hit a brake while using rudder to correct a swerve.

## Other investigations on N7955V (3)

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 ERA20CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA224), Jun 22, 2020: Cessna 180 (N7955V), Burlington, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA155), Aug 3, 2006: Cessna 180H (N7955V), Belgrade, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC81FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC01), Nov 11, 1981: Cessna 180 (N7955V), Millinocket, ME, destroyed

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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