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March 7, 2021 · Cessna A185F · N185RF

Pueblo, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pueblo, CO
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1976)
Tail Number
N185RF
Operator
Kwesell Michael R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA152

The pilot reported that he had landed in gusting wind conditions with 40° of flaps extended, when during the landing roll as the airplane reached the taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing, and the left wing struck the ground. After several seconds the right wing lowered, and he taxied the airplane to the ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot had landed on runway 08R and was about to turn onto taxiway A4 with the wind from the southeast at 11 knots with gusts to 26 knots. The pilot reported that he should have been proactive in utilizing the ailerons for crosswind control, and that he should have raised the flaps sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he completed a landing in gusting wind conditions with 40° of flaps extended. During the landing roll as the airplane reached the taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing and the left wing struck the ground. After several seconds the right wing lowered and he taxied to the ramp. He added that there no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot recommended that he should have been proactive in utilizing the ailerons for crosswind control, and that he should have raised the flaps sooner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 MST
Nearest AirportPueblo Meml (0nm SSW)
Runway08R/
Runway Length10498 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKwesell Michael R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TIO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data