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December 5, 2008 · Cessna A185F · N185KS
Alton, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alton, IL
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185KS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA081
The tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing with a left crosswind. While rolling out, the airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder, and then brake. The pilot stated that when left braking was applied, the airplane nosed forward and the left wingtip and propeller contacted the ground. He stated that the airplane then nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
Full Narrative
The tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing with a left crosswind. While rolling out, the airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct with aileron, rudder, and then brake. The pilot stated that when left braking was applied, the airplane nosed forward and the left wingtip and propeller contacted the ground. He stated that the airplane then nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 CST
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length8101 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185KS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.52 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC