Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Lakeview, OR — 2008-09-04

Final reportSEA08CA197
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Date
2008-09-04
Location
Lakeview, OR, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N185ZZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff from a washboard surfaced dirt road in a tail wheel equipped airplane, the pilot failed to maintain directional control. As the pilot was attempting to regain control of the airplane, it drifted off the left side of the road and struck several large rocks, which resulted in the collapse of one of the main landing gear legs. Examination of the airplane revealed that there was structural damage to the empennage and left wing. No anomalies were noted with the airplanes flight controls or tail wheel steering system.

NTSB coding

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