Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195A near Meadow Creek, MT — 2013-09-14

Final reportWPR13CA409
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Date
2013-09-14
Location
Meadow Creek, MT, USA
Airport
0S1
Aircraft
CESSNA 195A
Registration
N4324N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway the airplane bounced and swerved to the right. The pilot corrected for the swerve when the airplane bounced a second time and despite his inputs, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right wheel encountered a depression and collapsed; subsequently the right wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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