Summary
On October 24, 2017, a Cessna A185 (N19EC) was involved in an incident near Tacoma, WA. All 1 person 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll.
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high performance airplane, he performed a three-point landing about 70 miles per hour.
During the landing roll on runway 35, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied left rudder and left aileron to keep the airplane on the runway. However, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the airplane ground looped to the right, and the left wing and left elevator struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar, ribs, aileron and the left elevator.
The METAR at the accident airport, reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 7kts.
The pilot reported that the valve stem from the left main landing gear tire failed causing the loss of control.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19EC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high performance airplane, he performed a three-point landing about 70 miles per hour.
During the landing roll on runway 35, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied left rudder and left aileron to keep the airplane on the runway. However, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the airplane ground looped to the right, and the left wing and left elevator struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar, ribs, aileron and the left elevator.
The METAR at the accident airport, reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 7kts.
The pilot reported that the valve stem from the left main landing gear tire failed causing the loss of control.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA023