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May 18, 2007 · Cessna A185F · N8045Q
Renton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Renton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N8045Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA127
The pilot said he was practicing stop-and-go landings. He had completed three landings and on the fourth wheel landing the aircraft began to pull to the right. He corrected with a little left brake, which appeared to stop the abrupt right pivot. Moments later the aircraft ground looped to the left. The right wing tip and right horizontal stabilizer were scraped and bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was practicing stop-and-go landings. He had completed three landings and on the fourth wheel landing the aircraft began to pull to the right. He corrected with a little left brake, which appeared to stop the abrupt right pivot. Moments later the aircraft ground looped to the left. The right wing tip and right horizontal stabilizer were scraped and bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 PDT
Nearest AirportRenton Municipal (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length5382 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN8045Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D30 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC