Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Fairbanks, AK — 2024-08-08

Final reportANC24LA075
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Date
2024-08-08
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N94260
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing at a short remote airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing at a short remote airstrip, the airplane touched down and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder and brake; however, the airplane exited the left side of the airstrip into heavy vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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