Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA169

DEERING, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N135W

BEECH H-18S

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO GROUND LOOP TO THE RIGHT. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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