Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Bellaire, Michigan
Accident Number: CEN20CA382
Date & Time: September 4, 2020, 18:35 Local
Registration: N185DK
Aircraft: Cessna A185
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to runway 20 and bounced on the main landing gear. During the landing roll, as he reduced power, the airplane yawed to the left and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane slid, exited the runway, and the left main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies or mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Findings
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion
Landing-landing roll Landing gear collapse
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 19, 2019
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: August 3, 2020
Flight Time: 2535 hours (Total, all aircraft), 240 hours (Total, this make and model), 2481 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 34 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 22 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Female
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Female
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Rear
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N185DK
Model/Series: A185F
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
1979 Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate:
Normal Serial Number: 18503808
Landing Gear Type:
Tailwheel Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 5, 2020 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3350 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 19 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 7220 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-500-D
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 280 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KACB,620 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:35 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 232°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 19°C / 7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Curtice, OH (PRI)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Bellaire, MI (ACB)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 15:58 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Antrim County ACB
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 622 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 20
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5003 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A Aircraft
Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 44.988609,-85.198333
August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board:https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Location: Fayetteville, TN
Accident Number: GAA16CA438
Date & Time: 08/21/2016, 1200 CDT
Registration: N185DK
Aircraft: CESSNA A185
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries:1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a crosswind the airplane drifted to the left. He further reported that he "applied some right rudder," but the airplane weathervaned into the wind and departed the runway to the right. During the runway excursion, the airplane ground looped and the left wing and elevator were substantially damaged after an impact with terrain.
An automated weather observing system near the time of the accident 12 nautical miles south of the airport recorded the wind at 250 degrees true at 7 knots. The pilot reported he landed on runway 20.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Environmental issues
Crosswind - Ability to respond/compensate
Terrain - Contributed to outcome
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing
Other weather encounter
Landing-landing roll
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Runway excursion
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 49, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam:04/20/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 03/15/2015
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1000 hours (Total, all aircraft), 600 hours (Total, this make and model), 1000 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1.5 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Registration: N185DK
Model/Series: A185 F
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 18503808
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/02/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3350 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 6900 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-550-D
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 300 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMDQ, 763 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1655 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 180°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 2000 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling:
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 250°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C / 19°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Fayetteville, TN (FYM)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Fayetteville, TN (FYM)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time:1030 CDT
Type of Airspace:Class G
Airport Information
Airport: FAYETTEVILLE MUNI (FYM)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation:983 ft
Runway Surface Condition:Dry
Runway Used: 20
IFR Approach:None
Runway Length/Width: 5900 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries:1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.063333, -86.563056 (est)
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