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Landing Incident on Runway 35 at Olympia Airport (N49189)

Olympia, WA, US

On September 18, 2005, a Cessna 152 (registration N49189) was involved in an aviation accident near Olympia, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A pilot landing on runway 35 at Olympia Airport, Washington, experienced a gust of wind during a crosswind correction, resulting in a blown tire, wing contact, and a 180-degree spin.

Incident Details

The pilot was landing on runway 35 with an airspeed of approximately 60 mph, rather than the desired 50 mph. He touched down to the left of the centerline and attempted to maneuver the airplane back toward the centerline. During this correction, a gust of wind from the left caused the left wing to rise. Subsequently, the right tire blew out, the right wing contacted the runway, and the airplane spun 180 degrees.

Damage

The right wing tip was bent and wrinkled as a result of the incident.

Pilot Information

The pilot had received his tailwheel endorsement on August 8, 2005.

Weather Conditions

Weather observations at Olympia Airport reported the wind at 1254 as variable at 3 knots, and at 1354 as calm.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 2005 Cessna 152 accident near Olympia, WA?

A pilot landing on runway 35 at Olympia Airport, Washington, experienced a gust of wind during a crosswind correction, resulting in a blown tire, wing contact, and a 180-degree spin.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 2005 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 2005 involved a Cessna 152, registration N49189, at Olympia, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent 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/20051109X01819. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.