N9697QCESSNA A185F2023-03-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18503788

Summary

On March 07, 2023, a Cessna A185F (N9697Q) was involved in an incident near Homer, AK. 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9697Q.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA026
Location
Homer, AK
Event ID
20230317106908
Coordinates
59.642988, -151.484370
Nearest Airport
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 of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503788
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CALTAGIRONE PETER J
Address
18385 DUNES WAY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
DE 19958-5906
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC23LA026