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July 27, 1993 · Cessna 195 · N9836A
Pray, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pray, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 195
Tail Number
N9836A
Operator
Diehl Donald A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA163
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PIC FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITION.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportFlying Y Airstrip (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 195
Tail NumberN9836A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDiehl Donald A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-B · Reciprocating · 275
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC