Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 190 near Anthony, NM — 2012-07-09

Final reportCEN12CA429
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Date
2012-07-09
Location
Anthony, NM, USA
Airport
TA50
Aircraft
CESSNA 190
Registration
N190W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane ground looped as it slowed following a 3-point, full stall landing. The airplane departed the runway, and the left main wheel contacted the raised asphalt of the parallel taxiway. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures associated with the airplane that would have resulted in the loss of control. The pilot reported that the local winds were light and variable at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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