Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA93LA163

PRAY, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N9836A

CESSNA 195

Analysis

THE PILOT INITIATED A TAKEOFF ON RWY 3, AND THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY DURING GROUND ROLL AND IMPACTED A DITCH. THERE WAS A LIGHT WIND FROM THE SOUTH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PIC FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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