CESSNA 185
Gakona, AK — September 7, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA077 |
| Event ID | 20140911X31436 |
| Location | Gakona, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.78528, -144.37361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| 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 inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that during takeoff, the left main landing gear tire deflated, the airplane swerved to the left and clipped a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and tail.
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.