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October 1, 2004 · Cessna 185F · N714MX

Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 185F
Tail Number
N714MX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA001

According to the pilot, he was performing touch and go landings on runway 20. During the landing roll, the pilot encountered a wind gust from the left which "weather cocked the plane to about 15 degrees left of centerline." The pilot stated that he applied power and full right rudder but was not able to straighten the airplane. He reduced engine power and applied brakes. The aircraft looped to the left and the right wing and elevator impacted the runway causing substantial damage. An inspection of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies. According to the Aviation Routine Weather Report at 1502 winds were recorded as 150 degrees at 7 knots with gusts to 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2004, at approximately 1500 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 185F, N714MX, piloted by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing roll at Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at approximately 1430. According to the accident report submitted by the pilot, he was performing touch and go landings on runway 20. During the landing roll, the pilot encountered a wind gust from the left which "weather cocked the plane to about 15 degrees left of centerline." The pilot stated that he applied power and full right rudder but was not able to straighten the airplane. He reduced engine power and applied brakes. The aircraft looped to the left and the right wing and elevator impacted the runway. The right wing spar and aileron were bent and the right elevator was crushed. An inspection of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies. According to the Santa Fe Metar, at 1502 winds were recorded as 150 degrees at 7 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The pilot estimated the winds were out of the southeast at 5 knots with gusts to 10 knots. The calculate crosswind component was between 7 and 12 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Municipal Airport (1nm SSW)
Runway200
Runway Length8342 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185F
Tail NumberN714MX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind150° @ 7 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time21:02
Weather SourceWFAC

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