N9010R

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188BS/N: 18802080T

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 15, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA426
Location
South Haven, MI
Event ID
20090710X11929
Coordinates
42.351112, -86.255554
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 landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9010R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802080T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
A188BC188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROBERTSON CROP DUSTING SERVICE INC
Address
73574 COUNTY ROAD 380
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH HAVEN
State / Zip Code
MI 49090-9441
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane on a grass runway when the accident occurred. He stated that he had touched down and had lowered the tail when the airplane reached the intersecting paved taxiway for the perpendicular runway. He stated that the airplane "bounced" when it contacted the paved taxiway and began to veer to the right. He attempted to correct and the airplane ground-looped on the paved intersecting runway/taxiway. The damage to the airplane included a bent right wing spar, twisting of the fuselage structure, and damage to the landing gear attach structure within the fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA426