Casualties unknown

1998-03-24: Cessna 185E (N1987U) — Jeff Dursen — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, US

On March 24, 1998, a Cessna 185E (registration N1987U) operated by Jeff Dursen was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage after ground looping during touch-and-go landings on runway 6 in wind conditions of 016 at 7 knots.

Accident Overview

A pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 6 in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a paved runway. The accident occurred when, after a slight bounce, the airplane settled onto the right main tire. The pilot reported that the right main wheel 'grabbed' as it made contact with the runway, causing the airplane to ground loop to the left.

Sequence of Events

During the ground loop, the right wing, aileron, and right elevator struck the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The wind conditions at the time of the accident were 016 degrees at 7 knots.

Damage

The right wing, aileron, and right elevator sustained substantial damage due to impact with the runway. No other damage was reported.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09621. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.