Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Winnemucca, NV — 2016-10-25

Final reportGAA17CA054
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Date
2016-10-25
Location
Winnemucca, NV, USA
Airport
WMC
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N7711L
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 a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and he applied left rudder to stop the veer. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the runway. The left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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