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NTSB investigation record

CEN20CA382

Completed

Cessna A185· N185DK

Date
September 4, 2020
Location
Bellaire, MI
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published August 20, 2021

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

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.

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