N185KH

Substantial
None

Cessna A185FS/N: 18502300

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 3, 2008
NTSB Number
LAX08CA129
Location
Mexican Hat, UT
Event ID
20080611X00826
Coordinates
37.278331, -110.566665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N185KH
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502300
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
A185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot reported that he took off from a dirt road, and the right main gear encountered a rut. The pilot wasn't sure if this damaged the gear leg or tire assembly. He continued his flight to a dirt strip. He flew over the field twice to assess the winds and the condition of the field. There was no wind indicator at the field and he elected to land uphill on a westerly heading. He experienced significant downdrafts on short final, and added power to compensate. He bounced the landing, which he reported was recoverable with power. The airplane then bounced once or twice slightly, and veered sharply to the left of the runway. It departed the runway, impacted trees and bushes, and nosed over, causing substantial damage to the wings, horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA129