On July 17, 2017, a CESSNA 195 B was involved in an aviation accident near Leavenworth, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion 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 airplane experienced a loss of directional control during landing roll, veered left, exited the runway, entered a culvert, and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage.
Accident Details
The pilot of a tailwheel airplane reported making a normal approach to an asphalt runway. During the landing roll, the tail began moving to the left. The pilot applied left rudder to correct but recalled that he may have unintentionally applied pressure on the left toe brake. The airplane then veered left and exited the left side of the runway. It entered a drainage culvert and ground looped to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing tip struck the ground.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right main landing gear attachment point.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotUnintentional use/operation
What happened in the 17 Jul 2017 CESSNA 195 B accident near Leavenworth, KS?
A tailwheel airplane experienced a loss of directional control during landing roll, veered left, exited the runway, entered a culvert, and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2017 CESSNA 195 B accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jul 2017 involved a CESSNA 195 B, at Leavenworth, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
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