Cessna 185
Gulkana, AK — June 8, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 8, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA327 |
| Event ID | 20190610X11943 |
| Location | Gulkana, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.15500, -145.45444 |
| Airport | Gulkana |
| 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 loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just before touchdown, a wind gust lifted the left wing and the right wing impacted the runway. The right wheel touched down and the airplane ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.