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September 7, 2014 · Cessna 185 F · N432X
Gakona, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Gakona, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185 F (1961)
Tail Number
N432X
Operator
Copper Valley Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA077
The pilot was taking off from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that during takeoff, the left main landing gear tire deflated, the airplane swerved to the left and clipped a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and tail.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that during takeoff, the left main landing gear tire deflated, the airplane swerved to the left and clipped a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and tail.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185 F
Tail NumberN432X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCopper Valley Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 41 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC