CESSNA 185E
Tacoma, WA — May 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA252 |
| Event ID | 20090521X25139 |
| Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.26805, -122.57806 |
| Airport | Tacoma Narrows |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after performing a wheel landing on Runway 17, the tailwheel-equipped airplane initially tracked straight along the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and ground looped. The airplane came to rest in a nose-low attitude on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wings were structurally damaged. The weather reporting station located at the airport reported wind from 220 degrees at 8 knots six minutes after the time of the accident. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control system prior to the accident.
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.