On May 8, 2012, a CESSNA A188 operated by WOODLEY CRAIG S was involved in an aviation accident near Sterling, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost directional control after the tail wheel touched down during landing on runway 7, causing a ground loop that separated the right main landing gear and bent the right wing.
Incident Details
While landing on runway 7, the pilot lost directional control after the tail wheel touched down. The pilot continued the landing and attempted to stop the airplane. The airplane then entered a ground loop and departed the runway surface. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear separated and the right wing bent upward.
Wind Conditions
The airport reported wind from 300 degrees at 13 knots at the time of the accident. The airplane owner later stated that the pilot landed on the wrong runway based on the wind conditions.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained
Related events
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29 Jul 2026 — CESSNA A188B (D & K Aviation INC)
27 May 2026 — CESSNA A188B (N84497 LLC)
23 May 2026 — CESSNA A188B
23 Dec 2025 — CESSNA A188
7 Dec 2025 — CESSNA A188 B
27 Nov 2025 — CESSNA A188 B
24 Jul 2024 — CESSNA A188B
15 Jul 2024 — CESSNA A188 A (Walvoord Spraying Service LLC)
30 Jun 2024 — CESSNA A188 A (Aerofumigaciones Calima)
11 Apr 2024 — CESSNA A188 B (Aero Sanidad Agricola)
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