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October 18, 2003 · Cessna 185 · N1841R

Trout Lake, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Trout Lake, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 185
Tail Number
N1841R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA007

After touching down on the wet runway, the aircraft veered slightly to the right. During landing rollout the aircraft did not respond to left rudder or left wheel braking, but skid marks measuring 200 feet in length indicated the left brake was functioning. After applying heavy braking, the right wheel plowed into the ground causing the aircraft to nose over. A post-accident inspection of the airplane did not indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.

Full Narrative

On October 18, 2003, approximately 1420 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 185 single-engine airplane, N1841R, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing roll at the Trout Lake Airport (66WA), Trout Lake, Washington. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The private pilot and his sole passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The local flight departed Trout Lake at 1410. In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge (IIC), and according to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that after a normal touchdown, the aircraft rollout was slightly to the right. The pilot stated the aircraft did not respond to left rudder or left wheel braking, but that the skid marks, which were 200 feet in length, indicated the left brake was functioning. The pilot further reported that he then applied heavy braking, and subsequently the right wheel plowed into the ground, causing the tail to come up and the aircraft nosing over. The pilot reported the runway surface was "slightly" wet. An FAA inspector, who traveled to the accident site, inspected the aircraft and reported that there was no evidence found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction. The inspector also reported the aircraft had sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportTrout Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN1841R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data