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February 25, 2019 · Cessna 185 A · N10044
Ridgeland, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ridgeland, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 185 A (1962)
Tail Number
N10044
Operator
Usda Forest Service Fepp
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA152
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, as the tailwheel touched down, the airplane veered right. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder to no avail. The airplane veered off the runway to the right and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right aileron, and right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, as the tailwheel touched down, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct with rudder to no avail. The airplane veered off the runway to the right and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, right aileron, and the right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was calm. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 21.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportRidgeland-Claude Dean (0nm SW)
Runway21
Runway Length2692 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185 A
Tail NumberN10044
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUsda Forest Service Fepp
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-F29B · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 21 C
Altimeter30.37 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC