N3557Q – CESSNA A188 – 2012-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

On May 08, 2012, a Cessna A188 (N3557Q) was involved in an incident near Sterling, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA280. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3557Q.