Pilot Debrief

Cessna A185 near Palmer, AK — 2020-07-14

Final reportANC20CA071
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Date
2020-07-14
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
Cessna A185
Registration
N360DC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after touchdown on an unimproved airstrip with a "fairly strong" crosswind, the airplane veered left. He attempted to correct the veer and applied right rudder and brake; however, the airplane exited the site, and the left main tire encountered a hole. Subsequently, the airplane "yawed to the right", ground looped, and came to rest upright. During the ground loop the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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