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July 14, 2013 · Cessna A185F · N185BW
Cascade, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cascade, ID
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185BW
Operator
Langdon William
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA326
The pilot reported that while landing at a remote dirt airstrip, as he turned to final approach, the runway was obscured by the glare of the morning sun. As he continued the approach to land, about 30 feet above the ground, the right wing struck trees that were next to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and to the landing gear boxes. The pilot stated that had he flown a longer final he would have been able to assess the situation better. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing at a remote dirt airstrip, as he turned to final approach, the runway was obscured by the glare of the morning sun. As he continued the approach to land, about 30 feet above the ground, the right wing struck trees that were next to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and to the landing gear boxes. The pilot stated that had he flown a longer final he would have been able to assess the situation better. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 MDT
Nearest AirportDeadwood Dam Airstrip (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLangdon William
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 D · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC