On July 14, 1999, a Cessna 185 (registration N532PC) was involved in an aviation accident near Renton, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot, after aborting a landing on runway 15 and executing a go-around, lost control during the second attempt and ground-looped, damaging the right wing main spar and horizontal stabilizer.
Accident Details
During a landing attempt on runway 15, the pilot aborted the approach and executed a go-around. On the second attempt to land, the pilot lost control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. The right wing main spar was bent, and the horizontal stabilizer sustained damage.
The accident occurred in an unspecified location at an unspecified time. No information about the aircraft type or registration has been provided.
Pilot's Account
In a written report, the pilot stated that he was unable to maintain directional control after touchdown. At the time of the accident, winds were reported as 180 degrees at ten knots.