Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Anchorage, AK — 2011-03-15

Final reportANC11CA016
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Date
2011-03-15
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Airport
PAMR
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N81074
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane and encountered a gust of wind that lifted the left wing. The airplane ground looped to the left, striking the right wing on the runway. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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