No fatalities
28 Aug 2024: RONALD J MCLAUGHLIN BEARHAWK PATROL — Shearer, ID
On 28 Aug 2024, a RONALD J MCLAUGHLIN BEARHAWK PATROL was involved in an aviation accident near Shearer, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintained