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November 11, 2019 · Cessna 195 Undesignat · N195BG

Kalispell, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kalispell, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 195 Undesignat (1951)
Tail Number
N195BG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA070

The pilot reported that, after a bounced landing, he maintained directional control and conducted a three-point landing back onto the runway. Shortly after, the airplane gradually veered left, but he overcorrected, and the airplane veered right. He corrected with left rudder control and was able to maintain the runway centerline, but as the airplane slowed, it veered left again. He corrected with right rudder and right brake, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway and skidded sideways, and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. Postaccident examination by the pilot's mechanic revealed that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after a bounced landing, he maintained directional control and 3-point landed the airplane back on to the runway. Shortly after, the airplane gradually veered left but he overcorrected, and the airplane veered right. He corrected with left rudder control and was able to maintain runway centerline but as the airplane slowed, the airplane veered left again. He corrected with right rudder control and right brake, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway to the left, the left landing gear collapsed, and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot was unsure if there was a mechanical anomaly with the tailwheel or brakes. A post-accident examination by the pilot's mechanic revealed that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 MST
Nearest AirportKalispell City (0nm ENE)
Runway31
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 195 Undesignat
Tail NumberN195BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · L6 · Reciprocating · 330
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.53 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data