Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 188 near Saratoga, WY — 2016-07-01

Final reportGAA16CA354
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Date
2016-07-01
Location
Saratoga, WY, USA
Airport
SAA
Aircraft
CESSNA 188
Registration
N60691
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed on an asphalt runway after completing an aerial application flight. He reported that during the landing roll, he ground looped the airplane to the right, the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the left wing struck the taxiway indicator sign. The left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operation.

NTSB coding

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