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April 9, 2016 · Cessna A185 F · N4095A
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Cessna A185 F (1979)
Tail Number
N4095A
Operator
Earth Angel Aviators
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA217
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane started to veer to the right. The pilot further reported that he applied left rudder and brake, but the airplane ground looped to the right and the left wing struck the runway. The left wing and left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observing system at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 7 knots, for the landing on runway 26.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane started to veer to the right. The pilot further reported that he applied left rudder and brake, but the airplane ground looped to the right and the left wing struck the runway. The left wing and left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observing system at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 080 degrees true at 7 knots, for the landing on runway 26.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis (0nm ESE)
Runway26L
Runway Length7485 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 F
Tail NumberN4095A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEarth Angel Aviators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · None
Crew 3Age 17 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC