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Aircraft Ground-Loops During Second Landing Attempt (N532PC)

Renton, WA, US

On July 14, 1999, a Cessna 185 (registration N532PC) was involved in an aviation accident near Renton, WA. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 1999 Cessna 185 accident near Renton, WA?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 1999 Cessna 185 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 185, registration N532PC, at Renton, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19374. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.