Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185E near Talkeetna, AK — 2012-10-22

Final reportANC13CA005
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Date
2012-10-22
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Airport
PATK
Aircraft
CESSNA A185E
Registration
N1694M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

During the approach, the pilot decided to land the tundra-tire-equipped airplane on a sloped, grassy area adjacent to the taxiway because of snow on the area where he initially intended to land. After touchdown, the airplane began to follow the slope, and the pilot applied the uphill brake. The airplane subsequently entered a ground loop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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