CESSNA C185F
Auburn, ME — November 19, 2009
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA068 |
| Event ID | 20091119X65136 |
| Location | Auburn, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.04222, -70.28333 |
| Airport | Auburn/Lewiston Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | C185F |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a “wheels” landing at the conclusion of a local flight. After the main wheels had touched down, the airplane yawed left and he corrected with right rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the right and began to skid sideways down the runway. The pilot was not able to recover from the skid before departing the right side of the runway. The left main gear dug into the ground and collapsed, and the airplane rolled onto its left side substantially damaging the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.