CESSNA 190
Prescott, AZ — May 4, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA290 |
| Event ID | 20170518X04235 |
| Location | Prescott, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.65917, -112.41444 |
| Airport | ERNEST A LOVE FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 190 |
| 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 use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, he "exited too fast" and the airplane ground looped to the right. He added that he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was 050° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21L.
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.