N185MGCESSNA A185F2023-05-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18502902

Summary

On May 14, 2023, a Cessna A185F (N185MG) was involved in an incident near Twisp, WA. All 3 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 loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N185MG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 14, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA189
Location
Twisp, WA
Event ID
20230515174531
Coordinates
48.350585, -120.093950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502902
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VILLANUEVA ROBERTO
Address
2215 NW 93RD ST
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98117-2740
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# WPR23LA189