Summary
On May 12, 2019, a Cessna A185 (N2429E) was involved in an incident near Northway, AK. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane suddenly veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway and nosed over. Upon further examination the airplane had a blown right tire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Photos of the tire damage provided by the FAA are consistent with sideloading the right main landing gear during a ground loop to the left.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2429E.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane suddenly veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway and nosed over. Upon further examination the airplane had a blown right tire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Photos of the tire damage provided by the FAA are consistent with sideloading the right main landing gear during a ground loop to the left.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA260