Casualties unknown

1986-07-28: Cessna 195 (N3899V) — Ramona, CA

Ramona, CA, US

On July 28, 1986, a Cessna 195 (registration N3899V) was involved in an aviation accident near Ramona, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 195 taildragger training flight resulted in a ground loop after a bounced landing and power reduction by the CFI, who had limited experience in the type.

Flight Purpose

The aircraft owner stated that the purpose of the flight was to obtain 5 hours of transition training in the taildragger and accomplish a Biennial Flight Review (BFR).

Incident Sequence

After departure, the CFI had the pilot perform airwork maneuvers en route to the Ramona area. The pilot reported that a light oil film had developed on the windshield during the airwork, and a decision was made to land at Ramona to clean the windshield and practice takeoffs and landings.

Intending to make a three-point landing, the pilot said that a 'slight bounce occurred on touchdown' and the CFI told him to add a little power. The pilot complied, then the CFI said 'No,' and 'yanked the throttle off.' The pilot reported that after the CFI reduced the power, the aircraft 'went wild and turned sideways.' The pilot further stated that the CFI 'grabbed the controls' as he reduced the throttle to idle.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot's report, the CFI had only 11 hours total in the Cessna 195, with only one hour accrued in the past 90 days. No further information was provided regarding injuries or damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34233. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.