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June 16, 2001 · Cessna A185F · N4805

Ash Fork, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ash Fork, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N4805
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA210

The pilot observed that the wind was light and variable as he approached his privately owned 1,185-foot-long airstrip. He pilot landed the airplane slightly long and bounced. A slight tailwind was encountered, and the pilot initiated a go-around. However, the remaining runway was insufficient, so he aborted his effort. The airplane overran the runway's end and impacted nearby trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2001, about 0845 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna A185F, N4805, overran the departure end of the runway at the pilot's privately owned airstrip in Ash Fork, Arizona. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot, and it was substantially damaged upon colliding with trees. The commercial certificated pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The personal flight was performed under 14 CFR Part 91, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Los Angeles, California, about 2.25 hours earlier. The pilot verbally reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he had landed at his airstrip on over 50 occasions. The runway is about 1,185 feet long, and its elevation is about 5,400 feet mean sea level. The pilot stated that he touched down slightly long, bounced, and was unable to stop before exiting the runway. In the pilot's completed accident report, he indicated, in pertinent part, that approaching his airstrip he observed the wind was light and variable. He flew a standard traffic pattern, and his final approach was stabilized. With the wing flaps extended to 40 degrees, the airplane "dropped" in over the approach end of the runway. However, upon touchdown he experienced an increase in speed due to wind shear or a tailwind. The airplane accelerated using up runway. Then, he attempted to go around. He decreased the wing flaps to 20 degrees, applied full engine power, and decreased the pitch trim. However, he ran out of runway before liftoff so he retarded engine power and applied heavy braking. The airplane overran the runway's end, and it came to a stop upon impacting nearby trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MST
Nearest AirportNot Listed (0nm)
Runway040
Runway Length1185 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN4805
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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