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June 9, 2022 · Cessna A185F · N94078

Sunriver, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sunriver, OR
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1977)
Tail Number
N94078
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA209

The pilot reported that during an attempted takeoff in a tailwheel equipped airplane, he experienced a left crosswind as he lifted the tail and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted terrain. The right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during an attempted takeoff in a tailwheel equipped airplane, he experienced a left crosswind as he lifted the tail and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted terrain. The right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSunriver Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5460 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN94078
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 520D · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data