No fatalities

20 Aug 2024: CESSNA A185 F — Loveland, CO

Loveland, CO, United States

On 20 Aug 2024, a CESSNA A185 F was involved in an aviation accident near Loveland, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotInstructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained