N185NV

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 - ES/N: 185-0984

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
NTSB Number
WPR15CA102
Location
Carson City, NV
Event ID
20150211X00809
Coordinates
39.193332, -119.737777
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 during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
185-0984
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
185 - EC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
185E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LANDING GEAR WORKS LLC
Address
295 E PERIMETER RD
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98057-5329
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that immediately after touchdown he felt a very strong crosswind from the left that kicked the tail to the right. He then added full right rudder and full power in an attempt to go around, however, the torque and P-factor, combined with the wind gust pulled the right wing to the ground. The pilot stated that he subsequently reduced power and aborted the takeoff. With the right wing still in contact with the ground, the airplane rolled off of the runway into some soft mud, which resulted in the airplane spinning around onto its nose, followed by the left wing contacting the ground; the airplane came to rest on its nose and left wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and associated ailerons, and both elevators. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR15CA102