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May 18, 2009 · Cessna 185E · N70083
Tacoma, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 185E
Tail Number
N70083
Operator
Air Rainier
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA252
The pilot stated that after performing a wheel landing on Runway 17, the tailwheel-equipped airplane initially tracked straight along the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and ground looped. The airplane came to rest in a nose-low attitude on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wings were structurally damaged. The weather reporting station located at the airport reported wind from 220 degrees at 8 knots six minutes after the time of the accident. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control system prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after performing a wheel landing on Runway 17, the tailwheel-equipped airplane initially tracked straight along the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the airplane started to veer to the right. Despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and ground looped. The airplane came to rest in a nose-low attitude on the right side of the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wings were structurally damaged. The weather reporting station located at the airport reported wind from 220 degrees at 8 knots six minutes after the time of the accident. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control system prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:47 PDT
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185E
Tail NumberN70083
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Rainier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 45 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC