Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Wasilla, AK — 2024-10-20

Final reportANC25LA003
Sign in to save
Date
2024-10-20
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Airport
Z40
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N61795
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel runway, she reduced power and retracted the flaps. The airplane subsequently veered to the left and the pilot applied right rudder to correct the veer. The airplane then veered right, ground looped, and exited the side of the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed which resulted in 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps