Saturday, September 04, 2021

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna A185F Skywagon 185, N185DK; accident occurred September 04, 2020 at Antrim County Airport (KACB), Bellaire, Michigan






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

5 comments:

  1. a 68 yr old PIC, after 2,535 hrs "did not look at wind sock,"
    ... "consumed with what he read on GARMIN Pilot, and we're critical of those consumed by cell devices...

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    1. At least this guy appears honest in his explanation of possible mistakes he made. A learning process for sure followed by comments from some washed up web troll taking shots at the pilot who actually has a plane that he undoubtedly flies. Trying to be more constructive when making comments after the fact is an art forgotten by the trolls.

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    2. Well, tell us about your airplane, promise we’ll try to say something nice.

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  2. a little winglet never killed nobody

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