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May 16, 2023 · Cessna A185F · N4742E
Grand Junction, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1979)
Tail Number
N4742E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA189
The pilot reported that, while performing a 3-point landing, a wind gust from the right caused the airplane to “balloon” and bounce during the initial touchdown. During the attempted bounce recovery, the tundra tires firmly grabbed the grooved runway resulting in a ground loop. During the ground loop, the left wing struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane which would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 29 with wind from 330° at 7 knots gusting to 17 knots. The pilot stated that he was unfamiliar flying this airplane with large tundra tires.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting wind.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while performing a 3-point landing, a wind gust from the right caused the airplane to “balloon” and bounce during the initial touchdown. During the attempted bounce recovery, the tundra tires firmly grabbed the grooved runway resulting in a ground loop. During the ground loop, the left wing struck the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane which would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 29 with wind from 330° at 7 knots gusting to 17 knots. The pilot stated that he was unfamiliar flying this airplane with large tundra tires.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 MDT
Nearest AirportGrand Junction Regional Airpor (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length10503 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN4742E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC