Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185 near Gooding, ID — 2016-08-30

Final reportGAA16CA459
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Date
2016-08-30
Location
Gooding, ID, USA
Airport
GNG
Aircraft
CESSNA A185
Registration
N185TJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in variable gusting wind conditions, the tailwheel equipped airplane started an uncontrolled left turn, and he applied throttle to regain directional control with no effect. The pilot further reported that the airplane exited the runway to the left, became airborne and rolled left, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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