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April 16, 2001 · Cessna A185F · N252W
Fayetteville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N252W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA01LA123
The pilot stated that during landing rollout, a gust of wind caused the airplane to turn to the left. Attempts to correct the left turn were unsuccessful and the airplane ground looped to the left 90 degrees and came to rest on the runway. The right wing, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator contacted the runway and received damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway and receiving substantial damage.
Full Narrative
On April 16, 2001, about 1209 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A185F, N252W, registered to an individual, ground looped during landing at Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville, North Carolina, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage and the airline transport-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Fayetteville Regional Airport, the same day, about 1200. The pilot stated that during landing roll a gust of wind caused the airplane to begin turning to the left. Attempts to correct the left turn were unsuccessful. The airplane ground looped to the left about 90 degrees, striking the right wing and horizontal stabilizer on the runway. Examination of the airplane by FAA inspectors showed the right wing, stabilizer, and elevator received substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:09 EDT
Nearest AirportFayetteville Regional (1nm SW)
Runway04
Runway Length7204 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN252W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Cont · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 10 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 39 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC