N70083

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185ES/N: 18501950

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 18, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA252
Location
Tacoma, WA
Event ID
20090521X25139
Coordinates
47.268054, -122.578056
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 while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18501950
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
185EC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIR PACIFIC LLC
Address
953 WASANKARI RD
City
PORT ANGELES
State / Zip Code
WA 98363-8713
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that after performing a wheel landing on Runway 17, the tailwheel-equipped airplane initially tracked straight along the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and ground looped. The airplane came to rest in a nose-low attitude on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wings were structurally damaged. The weather reporting station located at the airport reported wind from 220 degrees at 8 knots six minutes after the time of the accident. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control system prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA252