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June 23, 2017 · Cessna A185 F · N4356R

Henderson, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Henderson, NV
Aircraft
Cessna A185 F (1976)
Tail Number
N4356R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA362

The pilot reported that, during the landing as the tailwheel began to settle, a "massive and unexpected gust of wind" lifted the left wing. He immediately attempted to recover by adding rudder inputs; however, the wind shifted to a "quartering tailwind," and the rear of the airplane whipped rapidly to the right. He applied the brakes as the airplane encountered a downhill slope on the left side of the runway, and it then came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 360° at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 35L.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing as the tailwheel began to settle, a "massive and unexpected gust of wind" lifted the left wing. He immediately attempted to recover by adding rudder inputs, however the wind shifted to a "quartering tailwind", and the rear of the airplane whipped rapidly to the right. He applied the brakes as the airplane encountered a downhill slope on the left side of the runway, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported the wind from 360° at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot landed on runway 35L.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 PDT
Nearest AirportHenderson Executive (0nm NNW)
Runway35L
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185 F
Tail NumberN4356R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D-22 · Reciprocating · 375
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data