CESSNA A185F
Fredericksburg, TX, February 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fredericksburg, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.24306, -98.90916 |
| Airport | Gillespie County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA177 |
| Event ID | 20140402X94230 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Registration # | N30AW |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
Full Narrative
While taking off from runway 32, the airplane encountered a crosswind. As soon as the tailwheel came off of the runway, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct with the application of right rudder and brake; however, the airplane continued off of the runway. The right wing dragged on the ground and the right main landing gear separated resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.Wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 240 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots.
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.