Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Ocean City, NJ — 2011-05-03

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Date
2011-05-03
Location
Ocean City, NJ, USA
Airport
26N
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N6389E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was attempting to take off from runway 24. Approximately 200 feet down the runway he prematurely lifted the tailwheel of his airplane and lost directional control. The airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and struck a runway light. The right main gear separated from the airplane and the right wing collided with the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The nearest airport's weather observation system reported wind from 170 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots, at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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