CESSNA A188B
Saratoga, WY — July 1, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA168 |
| Event ID | 20150708X94019 |
| Location | Saratoga, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.44584, -106.82083 |
| Airport | SHIVELY FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A188B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered right and the pilot attempted to correct back to the centerline using the flight controls. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, ground looped and sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.