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November 19, 2009 · Cessna C185F · N95JR

Auburn, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, ME
Aircraft
Cessna C185F
Tail Number
N95JR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA068

The pilot stated that he was performing a “wheels” landing at the conclusion of a local flight. After the main wheels had touched down, the airplane yawed left and he corrected with right rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the right and began to skid sideways down the runway. The pilot was not able to recover from the skid before departing the right side of the runway. The left main gear dug into the ground and collapsed, and the airplane rolled onto its left side substantially damaging the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he was performing a “wheels” landing at the conclusion of a local flight. After the main wheels had touched down, the airplane yawed left and he corrected with right rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the right and began to skid sideways down the runway. The pilot was not able to recover from the skid before departing the right side of the runway. The left main gear dug into the ground and collapsed, and the airplane rolled onto its left side substantially damaging the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportAuburn/Lewiston Airport (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C185F
Tail NumberN95JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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