On April 18, 2005, a Cessna A185E (registration N4557F) operated by James Kincaid was involved in an aviation accident near Wasilla, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A flight instructor and private pilot performed a ground loop during landing training to avoid a ditch, resulting in structural damage to the left wing.
Accident Details
A certificated flight instructor was providing landing instruction to a private pilot prior to conducting a biennial flight review. During the accident landing, the private pilot was operating the controls when the airplane swung to the right. Despite the application of full left brake, the airplane continued veering to the right. The flight instructor then took control of the airplane and intentionally applied the right brake, executing a ground loop to prevent the airplane from exiting the runway and encountering a ditch.
Aircraft Damage
The ground-loop maneuver resulted in structural damage to the left wing. No further details about the extent of the damage or other components were provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Apr 2005 Cessna A185E accident near Wasilla, AK?
A flight instructor and private pilot performed a ground loop during landing training to avoid a ditch, resulting in structural damage to the left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 2005 Cessna A185E accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Apr 2005 involved a Cessna A185E, registration N4557F, operated by James Kincaid, at Wasilla, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated private pilot) loss of directional control during the…
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