CESSNA A185F
Fort Worth, TX, March 17, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.93111, -97.41167 |
| Airport | Hicks Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA190 |
| Event ID | 20120319X03943 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185F |
| Registration # | N185GS |
| Operator | SMITH WILLIAM G SR |
| Owner | SMITH WILLIAM G SR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane on the centerline of runway 14. He maintained the airplane on the centerline during the landing roll until a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. He applied full left rudder and full left brake, but the airplane continued to skid off the right side of the runway. The left gear collapsed when it struck the grass on the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the wind was 170 degrees at 16 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
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.