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February 11, 2015 · Cessna 185 - E E · N185NV

Carson City, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Carson City, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 185 - E E (1965)
Tail Number
N185NV
Operator
Andrew T Hoffman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA102

The pilot reported that immediately after touchdown he felt a very strong crosswind from the left that kicked the tail to the right. He then added full right rudder and full power in an attempt to go around, however, the torque and P-factor, combined with the wind gust pulled the right wing to the ground. The pilot stated that he subsequently reduced power and aborted the takeoff. With the right wing still in contact with the ground, the airplane rolled off of the runway into some soft mud, which resulted in the airplane spinning around onto its nose, followed by the left wing contacting the ground; the airplane came to rest on its nose and left wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and associated ailerons, and both elevators. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that immediately after touchdown he felt a very strong crosswind from the left that kicked the tail to the right. He then added full right rudder and full power in an attempt to go around, however, the torque and P-factor, combined with the wind gust pulled the right wing to the ground. The pilot stated that he subsequently reduced power and aborted the takeoff. With the right wing still in contact with the ground, the airplane rolled off of the runway into some soft mud, which resulted in the airplane spinning around onto its nose, followed by the left wing contacting the ground; the airplane came to rest on its nose and left wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings and associated ailerons, and both elevators. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 PST
Nearest AirportCarson City Airport (0nm W)
Runway09
Runway Length6101 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 185 - E E
Tail NumberN185NV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAndrew T Hoffman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor · IO-550-D15B · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental Motor · IO-550-D15B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 32 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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