2001-10-21: Cessna A185E — Winnemucca, NV

Casualties unknown • Winnemucca, NV, US

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane ground looped and nosed over during landing roll after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot was landing the airplane to the northwest. As the airplane was rolling out, the tail wheel equipped airplane swerved to the left resulting in the right wing impacting the ground. The pilot applied right rudder and brake to straighten the airplane. Once the airplane was straight, it nosed over due to excessive braking. The wind was out of the west at 7 knots with gusts to 15 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-10-21 Cessna A185E accident near Winnemucca, NV?

The airplane ground looped and nosed over during landing roll after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot was landing the airplane to the northwest. As the airplane was rolling out, the tail wheel equipped airplane swerved to the left resulting in the right wing impacting the ground. The pilot applied…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-10-21 involved a Cessna A185E, registration N7711L, at Winnemucca, NV.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to maintain directional control and use of excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20011105X02193. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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