Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN20CA382

Bellaire, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N185DK

Cessna A185

Analysis

The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to runway 20 and bounced on the main landing gear. During the landing roll, as he reduced power, the airplane yawed to the left and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane slid, exited the runway, and the left main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies or mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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