Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA068

Hartland, ME, USA

Aircraft #1

N2724X

CESSNA 180

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during a landing to a lake, the float equipped airplane hit the water, porpoised, and flipped over. The pilot reported that the airplane "flipped over like a ground loop" and subsequently sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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