Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A188 near Sterling, IL — 2012-05-08

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Date
2012-05-08
Location
Sterling, IL, USA
Airport
SQI
Aircraft
CESSNA A188
Registration
N3557Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

While landing on runway 7, the pilot lost directional control after the tailwheel touched down. The pilot continued the landing and attempted to stop the airplane. The airplane then ground-looped and departed the runway surface. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear separated and the right wing bent upward. The reported wind at the airport at the time of the accident was from 300 degrees at 13 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane’s owner stated that the pilot landed on the wrong runway based on the wind conditions.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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