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July 14, 1999 · Cessna 185 · N532PC
Renton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Renton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N532PC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA119
The pilot had aborted a landing on runway 15 and had executed a go-around. On the second attempt to land, he lost control of the airplane and ground-looped. The right wing main spar was bent and the horizontal stabilizer was damaged. In a written report, the pilot stated that he had been unable to maintain directional control after touchdown. Winds at the time of the accident were reported to be 180 degrees at ten knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
On July 13, 1999, at 1720 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 185, N532PC, sustained substantial damage when it ground-looped during landing on runway 15 at Renton, Washington. The private pilot and his one passenger were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight had originated at Salem, Oregon at 1550. There was no report of an ELT actuating. The pilot had aborted a landing on runway 15 and had gone around. On the second attempt to land, he lost control of the airplane and ground-looped. The right wing main spar was bent and the horizontal stabilizer was damaged. In a written report, the pilot stated that he had been unable to maintain directional control after touchdown.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 PDT
Nearest AirportRENTON (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length5379 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN532PC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC