Accident · 2026-05-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-05-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 180 (N2479C)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA195Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial / Private | Airplane | 62 | Class 1 (2026-01-06) | 5,540.5 total · 679.2 in this make/model · 5,480.1 as PIC · 100.4 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.