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9 Jul 2012: CESSNA 190 — Keith A. Russell — Anthony, NM

Anthony, NM, United States

On 9 Jul 2012, a CESSNA 190 operated by Keith A. Russell was involved in an aviation accident near Anthony, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after a 3-point full stall landing, the airplane ground looped, departed the runway, and sustained substantial damage to the left wing, fuselage, and empennage. No mechanical failure was noted.

Accident Details

The pilot of the airplane reported that during landing, the aircraft ground looped as it slowed following a 3-point, full stall landing. The airplane then departed the runway, and the left main wheel contacted the raised asphalt of a parallel taxiway. The impact caused the left landing gear to collapse, and the left wing subsequently contacted the ground.

Damage Assessment

Substantial damage was incurred to the left wing, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical failure of the airplane that would have resulted in the loss of control.

Weather Conditions

The pilot reported that the local winds were light and variable at the time of the accident.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

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