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May 2, 2021 · Cessna A185F · N9BB
Driggs, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Driggs, ID
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1977)
Tail Number
N9BB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA181
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while landing on runway 4, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer left. The pilot used rudder control and added power to no avail. The airplane ground looped to the right and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 350° at 8 knots
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while landing on runway 4, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer left. The pilot used rudder control and added power to no avail. The airplane ground looped to the right and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 350° at 8 knots
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDriggs-Reed Meml (0.5nm N)
Runway04
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN9BB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 37 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC