Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Anchorage, AK — 2016-10-20

Final reportGAA17CA041
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Date
2016-10-20
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Airport
MRI
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N7565H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll the airplane started to veer to the right, he attempted to correct with left rudder, which resulted in a ground loop to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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