Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Fredericksburg, TX — 2014-02-28

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Date
2014-02-28
Location
Fredericksburg, TX, USA
Airport
T82
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N30AW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

While taking off from runway 32, the airplane encountered a crosswind. As soon as the tailwheel came off of the runway, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the application of right rudder and brake; however, the airplane continued off of the runway. The right wing dragged on the ground and the right main landing gear separated resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 240 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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