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May 4, 2017 · Cessna 190 NO Series · N4498C
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 190 NO Series (1953)
Tail Number
N4498C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA290
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, he "exited too fast," and the airplane ground looped to the right. He added that he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 050° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21L.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, he "exited too fast" and the airplane ground looped to the right. He added that he taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about the time of the accident the wind was 050° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 21L.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A Love Field (0nm NE)
Runway21L
Runway Length7619 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 190 NO Series
Tail NumberN4498C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R755B2 · Reciprocating · 275
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC