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September 13, 2010 · Cessna A185F · N714AL
Rushville, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rushville, NE
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N714AL
Operator
Forney Glen A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA539
The pilot was departing to the west from a grass airstrip during the late afternoon. As the airplane crested an upslope in the runway surface, the pilot lost visual reference with the ground due to the sun glare blinding him. The pilot could not maintain directional control and collided into a rut. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on its belly, substantially damaging the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from an unimproved grass airstrip to the west during the late afternoon. As the airplane crested a rise in the runway the pilot lost visual reference with the ground due to the sun being in his eyes. The pilot could not maintain directional control and struck a rut in the ground. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on its belly, substantially damaging the firewall. The pilot did not indicate there were any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airsttrip (0nm)
Runway27
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN714AL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorForney Glen A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO