Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more

N3557Q accident description

Illinois map... Illinois list
Crash location 41.742777°N, 89.676111°W
Nearest city Sterling, IL
41.813642°N, 89.688998°W
4.9 miles away
Tail number N3557Q
Accident date 08 May 2012
Aircraft type Cessna A188
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

While landing on runway 7, the pilot lost directional control after the tail wheel touched down. The pilot continued the landing and attempted to stop the airplane. The airplane then ground looped and departed the runway surface. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear separated and the right wing bent upward. The airport reported the wind at the time of the accident from 300 degrees at 13 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane owner stated his pilot landed on the wrong runway based on the wind conditions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

© 2009-2020 Lee C. Baker / Crosswind Software, LLC. For informational purposes only.