N2231T

Substantial
None

Cessna A185S/N: 185-1383

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA285
Location
Rochester, IN
Event ID
20200715X12929
Coordinates
41.065555, -86.181663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
185-1383
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
A185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HEWITT DAVID E
Address
74 LINCOLN LN
City
NEWCASTLE
State / Zip Code
ME 04553-3313
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot, with a passenger onboard, stated they were landing runway 11 and had completed a "3-point landing." On rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but he was unable to stop the right turn. The airplane ground looped and came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA285