CESSNA A185F
Dauphin Island, AL — July 11, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA213 |
| Event ID | 20150805X70830 |
| Location | Dauphin Island, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.26056, -88.12778 |
| Airport | DAUPHIN ISLAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, he encountered a gust of wind from the right. The tail of the airplane moved to the left, the left wing impacted the ground and the airplane ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Winds reported from a nearby weather station were 180 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 14 knots about the time of the accident. The pilot reported he was landing runway 12.
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.