Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Arctic Village, AK — 2017-07-22

Final reportGAA17CA439
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Date
2017-07-22
Location
Arctic Village, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N5227R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that he aborted the takeoff after the airspeed dropped 3 knots before coming up on the step. He added that, as the airplane approached a bend in the river, he applied left rudder but could not overcome the crosswind and current. The right float impacted the beach, the airplane turned perpendicularly, and then the left wing impacted the beach. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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