On October 2, 2005, a Cessna 195 (registration N9880A) was involved in an aviation accident near Addison, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot lost directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane on a paved runway, resulting in a runway excursion, separation of the right main wheel assembly, and a ground loop.
Incident Overview
A 261-hour private pilot experienced a loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane on runway 15. The runway, 7,202 feet long and 100 feet wide, was paved. The pilot reported that winds at the airport were gusting during the landing.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and traveled approximately 250 feet on unimproved grass. During the excursion, the right main wheel assembly separated from the landing gear strut. Shortly thereafter, the airplane ground looped and came to rest in an upright position.
Weather and Pilot Experience
Automated weather observations at the airport indicated winds from 170 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot had accumulated a total of 35 hours of flight experience in the same make and model of airplane.