Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 195 near Wells, NV — 2010-10-19

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Date
2010-10-19
Location
Wells, NV, USA
Airport
KLWL
Aircraft
CESSNA 195
Registration
C-GEMO
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane departed the left side of the runway and the tail struck an object, substantially damaging the left-side horizontal stabilizer. The pilot taxied the airplane back to the terminal and secured it. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents2

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