LONG BEACH, CA, USA
N2982A
CESSNA 180
RESPONDING FAA INSPECTORS FROM THE LONG BEACH FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED ON TOUCHDOWN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PILOT'S AIRMAN CERTIFICATE HAD BEEN REVOKED IN APRIL OF 1991. THE PILOT'S LAST THIRD CLASS MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, ISSUED AUGUST 31, 1989, HAD EXPIRED. THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR THE AIRCRAFT WAS RECORDED IN THE MAINTENANCE RECORDS ON JUNE 29, 1989, 29 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT DID NOT RESPOND TO REPEATED REQUESTS FOR A STATEMENT AND DID NOT COMPLETE A PILOT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1/2.
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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