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N3888C accident description

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Crash location 38.571389°N, 90.159722°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Cahokia, IL
39.129770°N, 89.755649°W
44.3 miles away
Tail number N3888C
Accident date 30 Jun 2015
Aircraft type Cessna 180
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.

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