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N17SR accident description

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Crash location 61.187222°N, 149.965833°W
Nearest city Anchorage, AK
61.218056°N, 149.900278°W
3.0 miles away
Tail number N17SR
Accident date 24 May 2016
Aircraft type Cessna A185
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, full right rudder was applied to compensate for crosswind conditions. The pilot further reported that as a turn was made to exit the runway, the tail swung to the right and the airplane ground looped. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing was substantially damaged after impacting terrain.

An automated weather observing system at the airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind at 300 degrees true at 9 knots, for the landing on runway 32.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.

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