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May 12, 2019 · Cessna A185 E · N2429E
Northway, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Northway, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185 E (1966)
Tail Number
N2429E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA260
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane suddenly veered left, ground looped, exited the runway, and nosed over. Examination revealed that the airplane had a blown right tire and that it had sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of photographs of the tire damage provided by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the damage was consistent with sideloading of the right main landing gear during the ground loop to the left.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane suddenly veered left, ground looped left, exited the runway and nosed over. Upon further examination the airplane had a blown right tire. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Photos of the tire damage provided by the FAA are consistent with sideloading the right main landing gear during a ground loop to the left. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportNORTHWAY (0nm SSE)
Runway05
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 E
Tail NumberN2429E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO 520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 21 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC