Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195 near Midland, TX — 2010-10-02

Final reportCEN11CA019
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Date
2010-10-02
Location
Midland, TX, USA
Airport
MAF
Aircraft
CESSNA 195
Registration
N4666T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

After landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the private pilot receiving instruction were requested to exit the runway by the airport’s control tower. Based on the airplane’s speed and that it had already passed the intersection taxiway, the private pilot reported that he was unable to comply. The tower requested that they exit the active runway as soon as possible. The private pilot tried to exit the runway; however, the airplane’s speed was too fast during the turn, resulting in the airplane ground-looping. The pilots noted that, during the ground-loop, the airplane’s left gear, left wing tip, and left elevator had sustained damage. The CFI reported no preimpact malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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