N95JR

Substantial
None

CESSNA C185FS/N: 18504074

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 19, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA10CA068
Location
Auburn, ME
Event ID
20091119X65136
Coordinates
44.042221, -70.283332
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 while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18504074
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
C185FC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KAISER DENNIS
Address
110 MARGINAL WAY
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
ME 04101-2442
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was performing a “wheels” landing at the conclusion of a local flight. After the main wheels had touched down, the airplane yawed left and he corrected with right rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the right and began to skid sideways down the runway. The pilot was not able to recover from the skid before departing the right side of the runway. The left main gear dug into the ground and collapsed, and the airplane rolled onto its left side substantially damaging the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with 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# ERA10CA068