No fatalities
14 Jul 2020: Cessna A185 F — Palmer, AK
On 14 Jul 2020, a Cessna A185 F was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on operation