Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane on the centerline of runway 14. He maintained the airplane on the centerline during the landing roll until a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and full left brake, but the airplane continued to veer off the right side of the runway. The left gear collapsed when it struck the grass on the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that the wind was 170 degrees at 16 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA190 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 17, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Hicks Airfield (T67)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185F
- N-number
- N185GS
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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