N185GK

Substantial
None

Cessna A185S/N: 18503687

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 3, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA250
Location
Kalispell, MT
Event ID
20200803X43604
Coordinates
48.167221, -114.214996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N185GK
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503687
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
A185C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STEARNS CHERYL A
Address
2124 HIGHLAND VIEW LN
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
NC 28214-9425
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while on finial approach to land, the approach speed was too fast. During the landing roll on a wet 1,500 ft long grass runway, braking action was poor, and the pilot was unable to stop the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and impacted a fence.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# WPR20CA250