On September 26, 2007, a Cessna A185F (registration N6497E) was involved in an aviation accident near Lexington, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing rollout, a pilot reported the left wing dipping despite corrective inputs, leading to a veer off runway and spin. Post-accident inspection found a displaced tire valve stem and flat tire.
Incident Overview
The pilot reported that a normal approach to runway 08 was initiated and the wheel landing appeared normal. During the landing roll, the left wing started to dip. The pilot attempted to lift the wing using aileron control and applied wheel brakes to straighten the ground path. The aircraft immediately veered off the runway and spun around, with the left wing making contact with the ground.
Pilot Observations and Post-Accident Findings
The pilot thought that the main wheel tire might have been low or flat. Post-accident inspection revealed that the tire valve stem was displaced and the tire was flat. The condition of the tire before the accident could not be determined by investigators.
Additional Details
No further information about the aircraft, location, or other factors was reported. The event involved only the described sequence of actions and findings.