CESSNA A185F near Homer, AK — 2023-03-07
Final reportANC23LA026
- Date
- 2023-03-07
- Location
- Homer, AK, USA
- Airport
- HOM
- Aircraft
- CESSNA A185F
- Registration
- N9697Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a dry, paved runway, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot was unable to correct, and the airplane ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 2 docket documents
Docket documents2
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