N4666T

Substantial
None

CESSNA 195S/N: 7802

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 2, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA019
Location
Midland, TX
Event ID
20101015X93910
Coordinates
31.942499, -102.201942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4666T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
7802
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
195C195
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

After landing in a tail-wheel equipped airplane the certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the private pilot, who was receiving instruction in the airplane, were requested by the airport’s control tower to exit the runway. Based on the airplane’s speed and that they had already passed the intersection taxiway, the private pilot reported, “unable”. The CFI stated that at that point the tower requested that they exit the active runway “as soon as possible”. The CFI added that the private pilot tried to exit the active runway; however, the airplane’s speed was too fast during the turn, causing the airplane to “ground-loop”. The pilots noted that during the ground-loop, the airplane’s left gear, left wing tip, and left elevator had sustained substantial damage. The CFI also reported no malfunctions to the airplane 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# CEN11CA019