N61795CESSNA A185F2024-10-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185FS/N: 18504256

Summary

On October 20, 2024, a Cessna A185F (N61795) was involved in an incident near Wasilla, AK. All 2 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 roll, resulting in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N61795.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC25LA003
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20241022195367
Coordinates
61.394637, -149.842300
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 the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18504256
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL INC
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL
State / Zip Code
AL 36112-6332
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# ANC25LA003