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August 4, 2023 · Cessna 185 · N9855X
Iliamna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Iliamna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 185 (1961)
Tail Number
N9855X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA059
The pilot reported that before landing at a remote tundra airstrip, he put his heels on the floor with his toes off the brake portion of the rudder pedals. Shortly after touching down, the front seat passenger inadvertently applied pressure to the brake pedals, and the airplane suddenly and violently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer, rudder and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did he brief his passenger on the risk of interfering with the brake pedals.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that before landing at a remote tundra airstrip, he put his heels on the floor with his toes off the brake portion of the rudder pedals. Shortly after touching down, the front seat passenger inadvertently applied pressure to the brake pedals, and the airplane suddenly and violently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer, rudder and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, nor did he brief his passenger on the risk of interfering with the brake pedals.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:01 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 185
Tail NumberN9855X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 12 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time09:54
Weather SourceWFAC