CESSNA A185E
Cottonwood, ID — April 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA199 |
| Event ID | 20130416X11147 |
| Location | Cottonwood, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.02639, -116.64194 |
| Airport | Private, Personal Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | A185E |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll from the private grass airstrip, the left main tire followed by the tailwheel, struck a rock that was partially hidden by the tall grass. The pilot continued the takeoff, proceeded to his destination and landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane was examined and the rudder was found substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine 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.