N185

Substantial
None

Cessna 185S/N: 185-0154

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 17, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA149
Location
Winifred, MT
Event ID
20200518X11141
Coordinates
47.885276, -109.022781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
185-0154
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JCL CORP
Address
3201 IVY DR
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59404-5114
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA149