N7565H

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185S/N: 18503398

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 20, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA041
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20161024X44236
Coordinates
61.215831, -149.852493
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 the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503398
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
A185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WRIGHT KIM B
Address
4034 NORTH POINT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1453
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane started to veer to the right, he attempted to correct with left rudder, which resulted in a ground loop to the left.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator.

The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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# GAA17CA041