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December 14, 2018 · Cessna A185 E · N19EC
Tacoma, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Aircraft
Cessna A185 E (1967)
Tail Number
N19EC
Operator
Blue Skies Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA100
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right. He applied left rudder, and the airplane straightened out, but it then began to veer right again. He stated that he then overcorrected with excessive left rudder control and that the right wingtip impacted the runway. The right-wing trailing edge spar was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent overapplication of left rudder, which resulted in the right wing impacting the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tail-wheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot applied left rudder control, and the airplane straightened out, but then began to veer right again. He stated that he then overcorrected with excessive left rudder control and the right wingtip impacted the ground. The right-wing trailing edge spar was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PST
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm NNE)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 E
Tail NumberN19EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Skies Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 39 C
Altimeter29.60 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC