N185GGCESSNA A185F2023-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18502787

Summary

On July 28, 2023, a Cessna A185F (N185GG) was involved in an incident near Friday Habor, 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 landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA291. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N185GG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 28, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA291
Location
Friday Habor, WA
Event ID
20230731192757
Coordinates
48.521972, -123.024360
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 loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502787
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
PLATT AARON E
Address
PO BOX 456
City
HEPPNER
State / Zip Code
OR 97836-0456
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# WPR23LA291