CESSNA A185F
Page, AZ — June 30, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 30, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA301 |
| Event ID | 20110701X55718 |
| Location | Page, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.92139, -111.44139 |
| Airport | Page Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The airplane was attempting a takeoff with a left quartering tailwind of 12 knots, gusting to 21. The pilot said that as the airplane neared liftoff it began turning into the wind. The pilot applied full right rudder to maintain directional control but the rudder alone was not enough. He reported that he touched the right brake to assist in reacquiring directional control, and at that moment, the right main wheel separated and the airplane veered off the runway and came to rest on its nose and left wing. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the left wing and horizontal stabilizer. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and the runway. He reported observing skid marks consistent with the wind picking up the left wing and the airplane veering off the runway.
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.