Summary
On May 05, 2008, a Cessna 185 (N125KT) was involved in an incident near Talkeetna, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC08CA062. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N125KT.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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