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June 8, 2019 · Cessna 185 A · N4057Y
Gulkana, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gulkana, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185 A (1961)
Tail Number
N4057Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA327
The pilot reported that, just before touchdown, a wind gust lifted the left wing, and the right wing impacted the runway. The right wheel touched down, and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just before touchdown, a wind gust lifted the left wing and the right wing impacted the runway. The right wheel touched down and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportGULKANA (0nm NW)
Runway15
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185 A
Tail NumberN4057Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC