Summary
On May 04, 2017, a Cessna 190 (N4498C) was involved in an incident near Prescott, AZ. All 2 people 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 use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, he "exited too fast" and the airplane ground looped to the right. He added that he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was 050° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21L.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA290. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4498C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, he "exited too fast" and the airplane ground looped to the right. He added that he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was 050° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21L.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA290