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October 2, 1997 · Cessna A185F · N105NR

Roseau, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Roseau, MN
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N105NR
Operator
Dept of Natural Resources
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98TA023

The airplane landed on runway 34. The pilot said the wind was from 070 degrees at 7 knots. During rollout the airplane yawed to the right, exited the runway, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said he was unable to arrest the ground loop.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On October 2, 1997, at 1520 central daylight time, a Cessna A185F, N105NR, received substantial damage during a ground loop on landing at Roseau Municipal Airport, near Roseau, Minnesota. The commercial pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The public use flight was for the purpose of surveying migratory waterfowl. The flight departed Bimidji at 1300, with a planned intermediate stop at Roseau for fuel. The final leg of the flight was a planned return to Bimidji. The flight was conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The pilot stated that the wind was from 070 at 7 knots. He landed the airplane on runway 34 (4400' x 75' dry asphalt). He said after landing he was unable to arrest a "right yaw" which continued through a ground loop when the airplane exited the runway and the left main landing gear collapsed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 CDT
Nearest AirportRoseau Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN105NR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDept of Natural Resources
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data