Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Lowman, ID — 2018-01-12

Final reportGAA18CA106
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Date
2018-01-12
Location
Lowman, ID, USA
Airport
0U1
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N2W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a snow-covered airstrip, the left wheel encountered a "foot deep snow bank." The airplane veered left and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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