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July 19, 2025 · Cessna A185F · N888DK
Lansing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, MI
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1982)
Tail Number
N888DK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA260
The pilot reported that he flared too high during the landing, possibly due to a runway width illusion. The airplane bounced on contact with the runway and then began to weathervane into the crosswind. The pilot stated he performed control inputs to minimize the ground loop but was unsuccessful and the right wing scraped the runway. Contact with the runway resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 28L with wind from 200° at 8 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he flared too high during the landing, possibly due to a runway width illusion. The airplane bounced on contact with the runway and then began to weathervane into the crosswind. The pilot stated he performed control inputs to minimize the ground loop but was unsuccessful and the right wing scraped the runway. Contact with the runway resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 28L with wind from 200° at 8 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:53 EDT
Nearest AirportCapital Region International A (0.5nm E)
Runway28L
Runway Length8506 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN888DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-D027B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC