Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185E near Nampa, ID — 2024-06-13

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Date
2024-06-13
Location
Nampa, ID, USA
Airport
KMAN
Aircraft
CESSNA A185E
Registration
N2768J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during takeoff, the airplane encountered a wind gust, resulting in a ground loop to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing contacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was taking off on runway 11 with a calm wind.

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