Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC13CA082

Sleetmute, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N185SN

CESSNA 185

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, everything was normal until the tailwheel touched the ground and the airplane began to veer to the right. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right, exited the runway, and came to rest upright. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the fuselage gear box was structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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