Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA077

NORTHWAY, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N520VA

CESSNA 185

Analysis

DURING THE POST-LANDING TAXI, THE PILOT'S ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED BRIEFLY TO INSIDE THE AIRPLANE, DURING WHICH THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT WHEEL WENT INTO A HOLE ON THE RAMP. THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING HIT THE GROUND. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE'S TAXI SPEED WAS FASTER THAN NORMAL.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE POST-LANDING TAXI.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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