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May 25, 2016 · Cessna A185 F · N17SR
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185 F (1974)
Tail Number
N17SR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA260
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, full right rudder was applied to compensate for crosswind conditions. The pilot further reported that as a turn was made to exit the runway, the tail swung to the right and the airplane ground looped. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged after impacting terrain. An automated weather observing system at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 300 degrees true at 9 knots, for the landing on runway 32. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, full right rudder was applied to compensate for crosswind conditions. The pilot further reported that as a turn was made to exit the runway, the tail swung to the right and the airplane ground looped. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged after impacting terrain. An automated weather observing system at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 300 degrees true at 9 knots, for the landing on runway 32. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportLAKEHOOD (0nm NNW)
Runway32
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 F
Tail NumberN17SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 30 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC