On 23 Apr 2017, a CESSNA 185 F operated by T&C Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Marsing, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tailwheel gear-equipped airplane experienced multiple bounces during a wheel landing, causing the right landing gear wheel to split and a ground loop that resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator.
Incident Details
The pilot of a tailwheel gear-equipped airplane was performing a wheel landing on an asphalt runway. The aircraft touched down but subsequently bounced three times. During the bounces, the right landing gear wheel split into two pieces. The airplane then ground looped to the left and exited the left side of the runway.
Sequence of Events
Upon exiting the runway, the right wing tip and the elevator struck the ground. The impact caused substantial damage to the right elevator. No other damage items were reported.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right elevator. The right landing gear wheel was also broken into two pieces. The extent of damage to other components was not specified.