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15 Sep 2012: CESSNA A185F — OLSON PHILIP R TRUSTEE — Andrews, OR

Andrews, OR, United States

On 15 Sep 2012, a CESSNA A185F operated by OLSON PHILIP R TRUSTEE was involved in an aviation accident near Andrews, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane ground looped left during the landing roll after touching down on a dirt runway with a left crosswind gusting 5-7 knots, causing the right wing to contact the ground.

Accident Details

A tailwheel airplane experienced a ground loop during landing on a dirt runway. The pilot reported a light, gusting left crosswind of 5 to 7 knots.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, the flaps were set to 20 degrees for the landing. During touchdown, the left main landing gear wheel contacted the runway first, followed by the right main landing gear wheel. As the airplane continued its landing roll, it ground looped to the left, into the wind. The ground loop resulted in the right wing dipping downward and making contact with the ground.

Outcome

The event sequence concluded with the right wing contacting the ground after the ground loop. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the source.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome