Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA019
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20150407X04922
Coordinates
61.596668, -149.088058
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 loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GADES ALLEN L TRUSTEE
Address
4050 210TH ST
City
MONTEVIDEO
State / Zip Code
MN 56265-4400
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing to the south on a gravel runway in his tailwheel-equipped Cessna 185 airplane. During the landing rollout, a wind gust from the east was encountered and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane entered a ground loop, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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# ANC15CA019