Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to runway 20 and bounced on the main landing gear. During the landing roll, as he reduced power, the airplane yawed to the left and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane slid, exited the runway, and the left main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies or mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN20CA382 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 4, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bellaire, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Antrim County (ACB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna A185
- N-number
- N185DK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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