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September 6, 2011 · Cessna A185F · N550DP
Hays, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hays, KS
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N550DP
Operator
58P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA685
According to the pilot, after an uneventful local flight, he made a normal landing approach. Upon touchdown on the right main landing gear, the airplane bounced and ground looped to the left. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the tail section. The pilot reported that he should not have delayed performance of a more effective recovery from the bounced landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot after an uneventful cross-country flight he set up for landing after a normal approach. Upon touchdown on the right main landing gear, the airplane bounced and ground looped to the left. The airplane nosed over inverted resulting in substantial damage to both wings and tail section. The reported wind at the time of the accident was calm with no gusts. After the accident, the experienced pilot reported that he should not have delayed in performing a more effective recovery from the bounced landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportHays Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN550DP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator58P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Weather SourcePILO