CESSNA A185

Fall River Mills, CA — May 27, 2017

Event Information

DateMay 27, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA310
Event ID20170528X80339
LocationFall River Mills, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.01417, -121.43777
AirportFALL RIVER MILLS
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelA185
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane "went hard right and with full left rudder and break [,they] could not bring it back around". The airplane veered off the runway to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.

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