N125KT

Substantial
None

Cessna 185S/N: 18503494

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 5, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA062
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20080625X00909
Coordinates
62.320556, -150.093612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503494
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUSTAIR INC
Address
PO BOX 190867
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0867
Country
United States

Analysis

The airline transport certificated pilot was doing touch and go landings. On the fourth landing the airplane veered sharply to the right and ground-looped, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron. The pilot indicated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA062