Casualties unknown

Ground Loop During Crosswind Landing Attempt on Runway 34 (CFCTO)

Redding, CA, US

On February 13, 1988, a Cessna 185E (registration CFCTO) was involved in an aviation accident near Redding, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Canadian pilot attempted to land a conventional-gear aircraft on runway 34 with wind from 330° at 16 knots. The aircraft touched down 2400 ft beyond the threshold, bounced, lost directional control, and groundlooped.

Incident Summary

A Canadian pilot attempted to land a conventional-gear aircraft on runway 34. The reported local wind was from 330 degrees at 16 knots. The aircraft touched down approximately 2400 feet beyond the threshold of the 7003-foot-long runway.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the aircraft experienced a bounced landing. The pilot subsequently lost directional control, and the aircraft groundlooped. The pilot did not report any mechanical difficulties with the aircraft during the landing attempt.

Pilot Actions

The pilot did not file an accident report following the event. No other details regarding the pilot's qualifications or experience were provided.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft was described as having conventional landing gear (tailwheel configuration). No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator information was included in the source.

Environmental Conditions

The wind was reported as from 330 degrees at 16 knots, resulting in a crosswind component for runway 34. No other weather conditions, time of day, or visibility were specified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Feb 1988 Cessna 185E accident near Redding, CA?

A Canadian pilot attempted to land a conventional-gear aircraft on runway 34 with wind from 330° at 16 knots. The aircraft touched down 2400 ft beyond the threshold, bounced, lost directional control, and groundlooped.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Feb 1988 involved a Cessna 185E, registration CFCTO, at Redding, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25102. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.