N4490RCESSNA A1852024-08-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185S/N: 18502970

Summary

On August 20, 2024, a Cessna A185 (N4490R) was involved in an incident near Loveland, CO. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA321. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4490R.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA321
Location
Loveland, CO
Event ID
20240821194973
Coordinates
40.452955, -105.011060
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502970
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
A185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PIONEER LLC
Address
513 N 50TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HEPLER
State / Zip Code
KS 66746-2164
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# CEN24LA321