Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN20CA285

Rochester, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N2231T

Cessna A185

Analysis

The private pilot, with a passenger onboard, stated they were landing on runway 11 and had completed a "3-point landing." On rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but he was unable to stop the right turn. The airplane ground looped and came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions during the flight.

Factual Information

The private pilot, with a passenger onboard, stated they were landing runway 11 and had completed a "3-point landing." On rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but he was unable to stop the right turn. The airplane ground looped and came to rest in the grass on the right side of the runway. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The pilot indicated that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions during the flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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