CESSNA A185E
Talkeetna, AK — October 22, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA005 |
| Event ID | 20121026X74118 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.32056, -150.09361 |
| Airport | Talkeetna Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
During the landing approach, the pilot decided to land the tundra-tire equipped airplane on a slopped, grassy area adjacent to the taxiway due to snow on his initially intended landing area. After touchdown, the airplane began to follow the slope, and the pilot applied the uphill brake, which resulted in a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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.