Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA168
Location
Saratoga, WY
Event ID
20150708X94019
Coordinates
41.445835, -106.820831
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N60691
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802806T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PRECISION DESIGN INC
Address
PO BOX 2064
Status
Deregistered
City
WEATHERFORD
State / Zip Code
OK 73096-8064
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered right and the pilot attempted to correct back to the centerline using the flight controls. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, ground looped and sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA168