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July 1, 2016 · Cessna 188 B · N60691
Saratoga, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saratoga, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 188 B (1976)
Tail Number
N60691
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA354
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed on an asphalt runway after completing an aerial application flight. He reported that during the landing roll, he ground looped the airplane to the right, the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the left wing struck the taxiway indicator sign. The left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed on an asphalt runway after completing an aerial application flight. He reported that during the landing roll, he ground looped the airplane to the right, the airplane exited the runway to the right, and the left wing struck the taxiway indicator sign. The left aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 MDT
Nearest AirportShively Field (0nm NNE)
Runway05
Runway Length8801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 188 B
Tail NumberN60691
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D2313 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 50
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time03:55
Weather SourceWFAC