Cessna A185
Northway, AK — May 12, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA260 |
| Event ID | 20190513X45808 |
| Location | Northway, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.96111, -141.92805 |
| Airport | Northway |
| 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, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane suddenly veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway and nosed over. Upon further examination the airplane had a blown right tire.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Photos of the tire damage provided by the FAA are consistent with sideloading the right main landing gear during a ground loop to the left.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots.
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.