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June 23, 2024 · Cessna A185F · N74CF
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Aircraft
Cessna A185F (1974)
Tail Number
N74CF
Operator
Wincar Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA238
The pilot reported that after he landed, the airplane bounced once, contacted the runway again, and then immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct by adding full left rudder and left brake; however, the airplane did not respond to the control inputs and continued to slide to the right. The left wing struck the runway, and the left wheel contacted a berm adjacent to the runway. The left wheel separated from the landing gear, and the airplane flipped over onto its back and came to rest inverted in the grass next to the runway. The vertical stabilizer and rudder 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
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after he landed, the airplane bounced once, contacted the runway again, and then immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct by adding full left rudder and left brake; however, the airplane did not respond to the control inputs and continued to slide to the right. The left wing struck the runway, and the left wheel contacted a berm adjacent to the runway. The left wheel separated from the landing gear, and the airplane flipped over onto its back and came to rest inverted in the grass next to the runway. The vertical stabilizer and rudder 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 Time09:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSherman Field (0.5nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length5318 ft
Runway Width102 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN74CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWincar Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO550D1B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC