Summary
On April 07, 2013, a Cessna A185E (N2303Y) was involved in an incident near Cottonwood, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll from the private grass airstrip, the left main tire followed by the tailwheel, struck a rock that was partially hidden by the tall grass. The pilot continued the takeoff, proceeded to his destination and landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane was examined and the rudder was found substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR13CA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2303Y.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll from the private grass airstrip, the left main tire followed by the tailwheel, struck a rock that was partially hidden by the tall grass. The pilot continued the takeoff, proceeded to his destination and landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane was examined and the rudder was found substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA199