Cessna 185
Ridgeland, SC — February 25, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 25, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA152 |
| Event ID | 20190226X32911 |
| Location | Ridgeland, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.49111, -80.99361 |
| Airport | RIDGELAND-CLAUDE DEAN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, as the tailwheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder to no avail. The airplane veered off the runway to the right and impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right aileron, and the right elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.
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.