N208SS

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185S/N: 18502452

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA442
Location
Nampa, ID
Event ID
20170726X33522
Coordinates
43.580833, -116.521385
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502452
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
A185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SELDOM SEEN AVIATION NORTHWEST INC
Address
310 10TH ST
City
STEVENSVILLE
State / Zip Code
MT 59870-2916
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the left wing started to lift, followed by the tail. He added that he applied full left aileron and full back pressure on the control yoke. Then the airplane nosed over to the right and stopped.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

An automated weather observation station at the airport reported, about the time of the accident, wind from 100° at 7 knots. The airplane landed on runway 11.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA442