Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and he applied left rudder to stop the veer. Subsequently, the airplane continued to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the runway.
The left aileron sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA054 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 25, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winnemucca, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Winnemucca Muni (WMC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185
- N-number
- N7711L
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1969
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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