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August 1, 2020 · Cessna A185 F · N60934
Susanville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Susanville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna A185 F (1980)
Tail Number
N60934
Operator
Oji Bros Farm
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA275
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, the winds at the time of takeoff were about 17 mph from the east. After he departed a runway from the southeast, the airplane weathervaned into the wind and was pushed to the left side of the runway. The pilot quickly corrected the movement, but in doing so the airplane's right main landing gear impacted the runway surface hard. Seconds later after he departed, the pilot flew low over the runway for ground observers to inspect the landing gear, but they reported no abnormalities. The pilot returned to the departure runway, but shortly after landing, the right main landing gear separated. The right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, the winds at the time of takeoff were about 17 mph from the east. After he departed a runway from the southeast, the airplane weathervaned into the wind and was pushed to the left side of the runway. The pilot quickly corrected the movement, but in doing so the airplane's right main landing gear impacted the runway surface hard. Seconds later after he departed, the pilot flew low over the runway for ground observers to inspect the landing gear, but they reported no abnormalities. The pilot returned to the departure runway, but shortly after landing, the right main landing gear separated. The right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSpaulding (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185 F
Tail NumberN60934
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOji Bros Farm
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550D3B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point7 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC