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April 23, 2017 · Cessna 185 F · N4017Y
Marsing, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Marsing, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 185 F (1961)
Tail Number
N4017Y
Operator
T&C Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA245
The pilot in the tailwheel-gear-equipped airplane reported that he set up for a wheel landing to an asphalt runway. During touchdown, the airplane bounced three times, and the right landing gear wheel split into two pieces. The airplane ground looped to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing tip and the elevator struck the ground, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel gear-equipped airplane reported that he setup for a wheel landing to an asphalt runway. During touch down the airplane bounced three times and the right landing gear wheel split into two pieces. The airplane ground looped to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing tip and the elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSunrise Skypark (10nm NNW)
RunwayID40
Runway Length2260 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185 F
Tail NumberN4017Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorT&C Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinnental · 10470 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC