Accident Cessna 180H N180HR, Friday 16 September 2011

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Date:	Friday 16 September 2011
Time:	13:50 LT
Type:	Cessna 180H
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N180HR
MSN:	18051633
Year of manufacture:	1966
Total airframe hrs:	6095 hours
Engine model:	Continental IO 550
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (RNO/KRNO) - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Bend Municipal Airport, OR (KBDN)
Destination airport:	Reno/Tahoe International Airport, NV (RNO/KRNO)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
According to the pilot, during landing, he encountered a strong gust of wind. The airplane veered and subsequently ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

Accident investigation: