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September 1, 2018 · Cessna 172 E · N3835S
Karluk, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Karluk, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172 E (1963)
Tail Number
N3835S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA526
The pilot reported that, while landing on a beach, as he "relaxed" the back pressure on the yoke, the airplane ground looped, the right wing struck the ground, and then the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that, after examining the tracks in the sand, it was obvious that he had failed to hold back pressure on the yoke during the landing roll to maintain a proper soft-field technique.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing on a beach, as he "relaxed" the back pressure on the yoke, the airplane ground looped, the right wing struck the ground, and then the left wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that after examining the tracks in the sand, it was obvious that he failed to hold back pressure on the yoke during the landing roll to maintain a proper soft-field technique.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 E
Tail NumberN3835S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC