CESSNA 195A
Meadow Creek, MT — September 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA409 |
| Event ID | 20130916X32616 |
| Location | Meadow Creek, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.84278, -113.25000 |
| Airport | MEADOW CREEK USFS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 195A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway the airplane bounced and swerved to the right. The pilot corrected for the swerve when the airplane bounced a second time and despite his inputs, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The right wheel encountered a depression and collapsed; subsequently the right wing struck the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.