CESSNA 185
Marsing, ID — April 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA245 |
| Event ID | 20170427X25525 |
| Location | Marsing, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.56944, -116.77666 |
| Airport | SUNRISE SKYPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel gear-equipped airplane reported that he setup for a wheel landing to an asphalt runway. During touch down the airplane bounced three times and the right landing gear wheel split into two pieces. The airplane ground looped to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing tip and the elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.
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.