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May 17, 2011 · Cessna A185F · N125KT
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N125KT
Operator
Rust Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA032
The commercial pilot was practicing stop-and-go takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with the commercial air taxi operator's chief pilot aboard. She said during the first landing, as the tailwheel touched the runway, the airplane veered sharply to the right. The airplane exited the runway to the right against the application of full left rudder. As the airplane departed the runway surface, the commercial pilot relinquished control to the company chief pilot in the right seat. During the runway excursion, the right wing came up, and the left wing struck the ground, substantially damaging the left wing. An examination of the tailwheel assembly revealed no anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was practicing stop and go landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane with the commercial air taxi operator's chief pilot aboard. She said during the first landing, as the tailwheel touched the runway, the airplane veered sharply to the right. She applied left rudder, but the airplane exited the runway to the right. As the airplane left the runway, she relinquished control to the company chief pilot in the right seat. During the runway excursion, the right wing came up, and the left wing struck the ground, structurally damaging the left wing. An examination of the tailwheel assembly found no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:57 AKDT
Nearest AirportTalkeetna (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN125KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRust Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC