N714TX

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18504423

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 18, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA356
Location
Trinca, NJ
Event ID
20110624X44251
Coordinates
40.298877, -74.521186
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N714TX
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18504423
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot recently purchased the tailwheel airplane; however, he did not possess a tailwheel endorsement and was receiving flight instruction in his airplane. The pilot stated that he landed on a turf runway, and shortly after touchdown, the airplane rolled about 800 feet and the left main landing gear contacted a divot in the turf, which caused the airplane to yaw left. He tried to correct the yaw by applying right rudder and brake. The flight instructor then also applied rudder, aileron, and elevator control; however, they were unable to regain control and the airplane ground-looped. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, right main landing gear, and right side fuselage. The pilot further stated that the wind was calm and the airplane did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA356