Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 185 near Gakona, AK — 2014-09-07

Final reportANC14CA077
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Date
2014-09-07
Location
Gakona, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 185
Registration
N432X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was taking off from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that during takeoff, the left main landing gear tire deflated, the airplane swerved to the left and clipped a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and tail.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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