CESSNA A185
Anchorage, AK — October 20, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA041 |
| Event ID | 20161024X44236 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21583, -149.85249 |
| Airport | MERRILL FIELD |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane started to veer to the right, he attempted to correct with left rudder, which resulted in a ground loop to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact 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.