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March 19, 2011 · Cessna A185F · N5182H
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N5182H
Operator
Vanderpool Robert W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA018
While the pilot was taxiing the ski-equipped airplane to the runway, he inadvertently hit a rut in the snow, and the right main landing gear collapsed. He stated that he was taxiing the airplane fast enough to keep the tail off the ground. He said that the right main landing gear failed at the fuselage attach point, and the right wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron.
NTSB Probable Cause
The inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Full Narrative
While the pilot was taxing the ski-equipped airplane to the runway, he inadvertently hit a rut in the snow, and the right main landing gear collapsed. In a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that he was taxiing the airplane fast enough to keep the tail off the ground. He said that the right main landing gear failed at the fuselage attach point, and the right wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and aileron. Due to its remote location, the airplane was not examined by the NTSB.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportANIAK (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN5182H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVanderpool Robert W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:36
Weather SourceWFAC