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September 26, 2007 · Cessna A185F · N6497E
Lexington, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lexington, OR
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N6497E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA274
The pilot reported that a normal approach to runway 08 was initiated and the wheel landing appeared normal. During the landing roll, the left wing started to dip and the pilot tried to lift the wing with aileron control and the application of the wheel brakes to straighten the ground path. The aircraft immediately veered off the runway and spun around with the left wing making contact with the ground. The pilot thought that the main wheel tire might have been low or flat. Post accident inspection revealed that the tire valve stem was displaced and the tire was flat. The condition of the tire before the accident could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that a normal approach to runway 08 was initiated and the wheel landing appeared normal. During the landing roll, the left wing started to dip and the pilot tried to lift the wing with aileron control and the application of the wheel brakes to straighten the ground path. The aircraft immediately veered off the runway and spun around with the left wing making contact with the ground. The pilot thought that the main wheel tire might have been low or flat. Post accident inspection revealed that the tire valve stem was displaced and the tire was flat. The condition of the tire before the accident could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLexington (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length4150 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN6497E
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 63 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourcePILO