# NTSB NYC96LA128: Cessna 180, N7783A, Fulton, NY, June 15, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 15, 1996, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Fulton, NY
- Coordinates: 43.309764, -76.410507 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.3098&lon=-76.4105&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 23, 1999
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 39197
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC96LA128
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39197/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA128

## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind 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
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command

## Analysis

The pilot said that after landing on runway 33 and during rollout, the wind shifted and lifted the left wing.  The right wing struck the ground and then the propeller.  He said he was unable to control the airplane because this was a taildragger and it did not have a wheel lock.  The pilot stated the accident could have been prevented if during the rollout he had turned the airplane into the wind.

## Factual narrative

On June 15, 1996, at 1430 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180, N7783A, was substantially damaged during landing roll at the Oswego County Airport (N00), Fulton, New York.  The certificated private pilot was not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight that originated at N00 approximately 1330.  No flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.

In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot reported:

"After landing on runway 33 and during rollout the wind shifted and lifted the left wing.  I was unable to control [the airplane] because this was a taildragger and did not have a wheel lock.  Right wing hit first, plane went up on its nose and prop hit, came down on the left wing."

According to the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the pilot reported that a ground loop occurred when he lost control of the aircraft during the landing roll.

The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical deficiencies.  In the Recommendation section of the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 (How Could This Accident Been Prevented), the pilot replied:

"After landing, wind shifted 180 [degrees].  During rollout, pilot should have turned into the wind to avoid lift and ground loop."

The pilot held a private pilot certificate and reported 200 hours of flight experience, of which 100 hours were in make and model.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7783A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7783A), registered now, S/N 32680 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Cessna 180
- 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
- Serial number: 1547D
- Engines: Continental O-470-K 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert Mcgruder
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Departed: N00
- Destination: N00
- Airport: N00, Oswego County Airport, runway 33, 5,197 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 55; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 200 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 MKC69D0409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0409), Apr 20, 1969: Cessna 180A (N7783A), Weeping Watr, NE, substantial damage

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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