CESSNA A185
Caldwell, ID — August 21, 2016
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA446 |
| Event ID | 20160824X52928 |
| Location | Caldwell, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.64111, -116.63472 |
| Airport | CALDWELL INDUSTRIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185 |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a crosswind the airplane drifted to the left. He further reported that his control inputs to correct created a "swerve," which resulted in a ground loop to the right on the runway. During the ground loop, the left wing was substantially damaged after an impact with the runway.
An automated weather observing system near the time of the accident at the airport recorded the wind at 340 degrees true at 8 knots. The pilot reported he landed on runway 30.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane 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.