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N56180 accident description

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Crash location 37.740277°N, 106.525556°W
Nearest city South Fork, CO
37.670004°N, 106.639764°W
7.9 miles away
Tail number N56180
Accident date 18 Feb 2012
Aircraft type Varga(AF) Cessna 180(NTSB)
Additional details: White

NTSB Factual Report

After landing on a patchy, snowed covered runway, the pilot stated that he lost directional control when the airplane contacted a patch of snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s vertical fin and one wing. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.

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