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October 24, 2017 · Cessna A185 E · N19EC
Tacoma, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Aircraft
Cessna A185 E (1967)
Tail Number
N19EC
Operator
Blue Skies Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA023
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high-performance airplane, he performed a three-point landing about 70 mph. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied left rudder and left aileron to keep the airplane on the runway. However, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and then ground looped to the right, and the left wing and left elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar, ribs, aileron, and the left elevator. The METAR at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 7 knots. The pilot reported that the valve stem from the left main landing gear tire failed, causing the loss of control.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high performance airplane, he performed a three-point landing about 70 miles per hour. During the landing roll on runway 35, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reported that he applied left rudder and left aileron to keep the airplane on the runway. However, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, and the airplane ground looped to the right, and the left wing and left elevator struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing spar, ribs, aileron and the left elevator. The METAR at the accident airport, reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 7kts. The pilot reported that the valve stem from the left main landing gear tire failed causing the loss of control.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 PDT
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm NNE)
Runway35
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 E
Tail NumberN19EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Skies Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC