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November 19, 2005 · Cessna A185E · N4562F
Show Low, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna A185E
Tail Number
N4562F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA042
The airplane ground looped while on the landing roll. As the pilot entered the vicinity of the destination airport, he estimated that the wind was blowing from 350 to 050 degrees with a velocity of about 10 knots. He entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern while maintaining visual contact with the windsock located at the airport. After touching down on the runway surface, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the left. The airplane ground looped and the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently the right wing contacted terrain, damaging the spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The winds reported by the airport's Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) about 25 minutes prior to the accident were 360 degree at 9 knots. The winds reported about 35 minutes after the accident were 340 degrees at 10 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The airplane ground looped while on the landing roll. The pilot stated that as he entered the vicinity of the destination airport, he estimated that the wind was blowing from 350 to 050 degrees with a velocity of about 10 knots. He entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern while maintaining visual contact with the windsock located at the airport. After touching down on the runway surface, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the left. The airplane ground looped and the right main landing gear collapsed. Subsequently the right wing contacted terrain, damaging the spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The winds reported by the airport's Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) about 25 minutes prior to the accident were 360 degree at 9 knots. The winds reported about 35 minutes after the accident were 340 degrees at 10 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MST
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185E
Tail NumberN4562F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · TSIO-520-C · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 50
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC