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July 15, 2020 · Cessna A185 E · N2231T
Rochester, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rochester, IN
Aircraft
Cessna A185 E (1968)
Tail Number
N2231T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA285
The private pilot, with a passenger onboard, stated they were landing on runway 11 and had completed a "3-point landing." On rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but he was unable to stop the right turn. The airplane ground looped and came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The private pilot, with a passenger onboard, stated they were landing runway 11 and had completed a "3-point landing." On rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but he was unable to stop the right turn. The airplane ground looped and came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest AirportFulton County (0nm ENE)
Runway11
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 E
Tail NumberN2231T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Basc · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO