N3557Q

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188S/N: 188-0507

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA280
Location
Sterling, IL
Event ID
20120508X55013
Coordinates
41.742778, -89.676109
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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3557Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
188-0507
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
A188C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
NONE
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States

Analysis

While landing on runway 7, the pilot lost directional control after the tail wheel touched down. The pilot continued the landing and attempted to stop the airplane. The airplane then ground looped and departed the runway surface. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear separated and the right wing bent upward. The airport reported the wind at the time of the accident from 300 degrees at 13 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane owner stated his pilot landed on the wrong runway based on the wind conditions.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA280