CESSNA A185F
Carson City, NV — December 22, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 22, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA073 |
| Event ID | 20131223X02611 |
| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.19222, -119.73250 |
| Airport | Carson Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after an approximate one-hour flight, he returned back to the departure airport, which is where the airplane was based. He configured the airplane for a three-point landing and touched down about 300 feet after the runway threshold. Upon touchdown, the airplane immediately began to veer to the right. The airplane continued off the runway surface and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. During the accident sequence, the vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.