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July 20, 1998 · Cessna A188B · N21827

Erie, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N21827
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA324

The pilot landed on runway 33. When the airplane was approximately midfield, 'a gust of wind overcame my ability to keep the airplane in center of runway,' and 'caused me to yaw to the right.' The wind gust was encountered just as the tail wheel was about to touch down, 'when rudder is least effective.' The airplane ground looped, shearing the attach bolts on the left main landing gear and causing it to collapse. The right wing also sustained damage. Reported winds were from 010 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust.

Full Narrative

On July 20, 1998, approximately 1130 mountain daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N21827, was substantially damaged when it ground looped during the landing roll at Tri-Country Airport, Erie, Colorado. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant onboard, was not injured. The aircraft was being operated by its owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated approximately 1100. According to the pilot's accident report, he landed on runway 33. When the airplane was approximately midfield, "a gust of wind overcame my ability to keep the airplane in center of runway," and "caused me to yaw to the right." The wind gust was encountered just as the tail wheel was about to touch down, "when rudder is least effective." The airplane ground looped, shearing the attach bolts on the left main landing gear and causing it to collapse. The right wing also sustained damage. Reported winds were from 010 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTri-County (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN21827
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data