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Loveland, Colorado

August 20, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA321 · CESSNA A185 (N4490R)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Task monitoring/vigilance-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Delayed action-Instructor/check pilot
  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Task monitoring/vigilance-Instructor/check pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA321
AircraftCESSNA A185
RegistrationN4490R
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.4530, -105.0111
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