8 Jun 2019: Cessna 185 A

8 Jun 2019: Cessna 185 A — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Gulkana, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that just before touchdown, a wind gust lifted the left wing and the right wing impacted the runway. The right wheel touched down and the airplane ground looped to the left.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 310/09kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

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  • 9 Oct 2025 — CESSNA 185 E (—)
  • 27 Sep 2025 — CESSNA 185A (—)
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  • 24 Jun 2024 — CESSNA 185 (—)

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