Cessna 185
Talkeetna, AK — May 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.32056, -150.09361 |
| Airport | Talkeetna |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA062 |
| Event ID | 20080625X00909 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 185 |
| Registration # | N125KT |
| Operator | K2 Aviation |
| Owner | Rust Air Inc. |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The airline transport certificated pilot was doing touch and go landings. On the fourth landing the airplane veered sharply to the right and ground-looped, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron. The pilot indicated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.