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May 3, 2011 · Cessna A185F · N6389E
Ocean City, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ocean City, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N6389E
Operator
Plumbo Victor Gaston
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA277
The pilot reported that he was attempting to take off from runway 24. Approximately 200 feet down the runway he prematurely lifted the tailwheel of his airplane and lost directional control. The airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and struck a runway light. The right main gear separated from the airplane and the right wing collided with the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The nearest airport's weather observation system reported wind from 170 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots, at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was attempting to take off from runway 24. Approximately 200 feet down the runway on takeoff roll he prematurely lifted the tail wheel of his airplane, and lost directional control. The airplane veered to the left, exited the runway and struck a runway light. The right main gear separated from the airplane, and the right wing collided with the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The nearest airport's weather observation system reported wind from 170 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 EDT
Nearest AirportOcean City Municipal (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length2973 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN6389E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPlumbo Victor Gaston
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 82 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC