Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Fergus Falls, MN — 2022-12-04

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Date
2022-12-04
Location
Fergus Falls, MN, USA
Airport
FFM
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N926HM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, the airplane drifted off the left edge of the runway. Corrective action was attempted, however the airplane encountered ice off the side of the runway preventing recovery. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right-side lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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