Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing with a crosswind in the tailwheel equipped airplane, a gust of wind hit the airplane which ground-looped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing, left aileron, and the left horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR14CA261 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 22, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Port Angeles, Washington
- Nearest airport
- William R Fairchild Intl (CLM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 210A
- N-number
- N9457X
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1961
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.