Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA84LA112

SHEDD, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N731SW

CESSNA 188B

Analysis

WHILE LANDING ON A 1600 FT AG STRIP, THE PLT REALIZED HE HAD TOO MUCH SPEED. HOWEVER, THERE WERE POWER LINES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE STRIP, SO HE ELECTED NOT TO ATTEMPT A GO-AROUND. HE INTENTIONALLY GROUND LOOPED THE ACFT TO AVOID A DITCH & ROAD AT THE END OF THE STRIP. DURING THE GROUND LOOP, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR, RIGHT WING & STABILIZER WERE DAMAGED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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