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May 5, 2008 · Cessna 185 · N125KT
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N125KT
Operator
Rust Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA062
The airline transport certificated pilot was doing touch and go landings. On the fourth landing the airplane veered sharply to the right and ground-looped, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron. The pilot indicated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
Full Narrative
The airline transport certificated pilot was doing touch and go landings. On the fourth landing the airplane veered sharply to the right and ground-looped, striking the left wing on the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron. The pilot indicated that there was no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportTalkeetna (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN125KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRust Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F-C-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 27 C
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC