Probable cause
Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during takeoff, the airplane encountered a wind gust, resulting in a ground loop to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing contacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. 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 taking off on runway 11 with a calm wind.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR24LA199 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Nampa, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Nampa Municipal Airport (KMAN)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185E
- N-number
- N2768J
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1969
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- UNK
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.