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October 2, 2010 · Cessna 195 · N4666T

Midland, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N4666T
Operator
Eastland Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA019

After landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the private pilot receiving instruction were requested to exit the runway by the airport’s control tower. Based on the airplane’s speed and that it had already passed the intersection taxiway, the private pilot reported that he was unable to comply. The tower requested that they exit the active runway as soon as possible. The private pilot tried to exit the runway; however, the airplane’s speed was too fast during the turn, resulting in the airplane ground-looping. The pilots noted that, during the ground-loop, the airplane’s left gear, left wing tip, and left elevator had sustained damage. The CFI reported no preimpact malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

After landing in a tail-wheel equipped airplane the certificated flight instructor (CFI) and the private pilot, who was receiving instruction in the airplane, were requested by the airport’s control tower to exit the runway. Based on the airplane’s speed and that they had already passed the intersection taxiway, the private pilot reported, “unable”. The CFI stated that at that point the tower requested that they exit the active runway “as soon as possible”. The CFI added that the private pilot tried to exit the active runway; however, the airplane’s speed was too fast during the turn, causing the airplane to “ground-loop”. The pilots noted that during the ground-loop, the airplane’s left gear, left wing tip, and left elevator had sustained substantial damage. The CFI also reported no malfunctions to the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 CDT
Nearest AirportMidland International (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length8302 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN4666T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEastland Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L4 /R755-7 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data