# NTSB MKC69D0409: Cessna 180A, N7783A, Weeping Watr, NE, April 20, 1969

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: April 20, 1969
- Place: Weeping Watr, NE · WEEPING WATR, NE
- Location: 40.8691° N, 96.1403° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Weeping Water, NE, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8691&lon=-96.1403&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 20, 1969
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 188777
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC69D0409
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0409

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-1027  69/4/20    WEEPING WATR,NEBR   CESSNA 180A         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 36, 5224
        TIME - 1610                    N7783A              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 39 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - BROWNS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
           WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
        WEATHER BRIEFING - OTHER
        WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
        SKY CONDITION                                            CEILING AT ACCIDENT SITE
          UNKNOWN/NOT REPORTED                                      22500
        VISIBILITY AT ACCIDENT SITE                              PRECIPITATION AT ACCIDENT SITE
          5 OR OVER(UNLIMITED)                                     NONE
        OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT ACCIDENT SITE                  RELATIVE BEARING OF WIND
          NONE                                                     RIGHT QUARTERING HEAD WIND 023-067 DEGREES
        WIND DIRECTION-DEGREES                                   WIND VELOCITY-KNOTS
          230                                                       16
        TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS                               TYPE OF FLIGHT PLAN
          VFR                                                      NONE
        REMARKS- WIND GUSTING 28K. PLT RECEIVED WIND COND FROM APCH CTL.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7783A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7783A), registered now, S/N 32680 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180A
- Registry model: [Cessna 180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180a) (registry code 2072604) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Browns

## Other investigations on N7783A (2)

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 NYC00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA031), Nov 8, 1999: Cessna 180 (N7783A), Factoryville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA128), Jun 15, 1996: Cessna 180 (N7783A), Fulton, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for 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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