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March 17, 2012 · Cessna A185F · N185GS
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185GS
Operator
Smith William G Sr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA190
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on the centerline of runway 14. He maintained the airplane on the centerline during the landing roll until a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but the airplane continued to veer off the right side of the runway. The left gear collapsed when it struck the grass on the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the wind was 170 degrees at 16 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel equipped airplane on the centerline of runway 14. He maintained the airplane on the centerline during the landing roll until a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. He applied full left rudder and full left brake, but the airplane continued to skid off the right side of the runway. The left gear collapsed when it struck the grass on the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the wind was 170 degrees at 16 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 CDT
Nearest AirportHicks Airfield (0nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185GS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith William G Sr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 16 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC