Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Haines, AK — 2025-08-18

Final reportANC25LA096
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Date
2025-08-18
Location
Haines, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N9BB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in an area of tidal, grass-covered terrain. After touchdown, during the landing rollout, the left main landing gear wheel struck a large log that was obscured by the tall grass, which resulted in the left main landing gear separation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear attachment point (gearbox assembly). The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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