# NTSB CHI02TA149: Cessna A185F, N185NR, Necedah, WI, June 1, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report - Date: June 1, 2002, 13:40 local (18:40 UTC) - Place: Necedah, WI - Coordinates: 44.02069, -90.070945 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.0207&lon=-90.0709&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 18, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 54864 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI02TA149 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/54864/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=54864 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02TA149 ## Probable cause Directional control of the airplane not maintained by the pilot. The gusting winds was a contributing factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) ## Analysis The airplane was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway during landing rollout on runway 18 (2,700 feet by 60 feet, asphalt). The pilot reported that a gust of wind forced the aircraft to turn right and that full left rudder and braking could not straighten the aircraft. The pilot stated that he allowed the rollout to continue onto the grass along side the runway, when the left main landing gear sank in sand. The pilot reported the winds at the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 18 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind for a 1977 Cessna A185F is 15 kts. There is no published maximum demonstrated crosswind for the accident airplane, which was a 1973 Cessna A185F. ## Factual narrative On June 1, 2002, at 1340 central daylight time, a Cessna A185F, N185NR, operated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway during landing rollout on runway 18 (2,700 feet by 60 feet, asphalt) at the Necedah Airport (DAF), Necedah, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 public-use flight was not operating on a flight plan. The airline transport pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from the Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at 1115 and was en route to DAF. The pilot stated in a written statement, "...After touchdown the aircraft was caught by a violent gust of wind forcing the aircraft into a turn to the right. Full left rudder and braking was applied and was insufficient to halt the turning momentum/force of the wind. Pilot then elected to allow roll out to continue on adjacent grass area. When the aircraft left the runway the left main landing gear sunk into the sand causing the aircraft to go up on the nose and left wing coming to a stop." The pilot reported the winds, at the time of the accident, were from 240 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 18 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind for a 1977 Cessna A185F is 15 kts. There is no published maximum demonstrated crosswind for the accident airplane, which was a 1973 Cessna A185F. The Federal Aviation Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were parties to the investigation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N185NR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N185NR), registered now, S/N 18502273, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna A185F - Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (registry code 2072821) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18502273 - Airframe hours: 4216 - Engines: Continental IO-520-FCD 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Public aircraft, Part 91 - Registered owner: State of Wisconsin - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, December 2, 2001, 80 hours before - Departed: OSH, Oshkosh, WI - Destination: DAF, Necedah, WI - Airport: DAF, Necedah, runway 18, 2,700 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; injuries: none; flight instructor, airline transport; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine sea, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review April 26, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 9,229 total, 400 in this make and model, 7,968 as pilot in command, 6 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 13 knots, gusting 18 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F - Altimeter: 29.90 inHg ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20020601038019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601038019A), Jun 1, 2002: Cessna A185F, Necedah, WI, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 1, 2002 at Necedah Airport, Necedah Wisconsin, a Cessna 185 N185NR flown by cyril griesbach lost directional control on takeoff. The pilot (Mr.… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 14, 2003, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=54864. 1.6 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 290 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40442559&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Weather Information (item 2, .PDF, 933 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40167499&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Information-Master.PDF - Weather Data (item 3, .PDF, 43 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40167500&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Data-Master.PDF - Airplane Manual Excerpt (item 4, .PDF, 60 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40167501&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airplane%20Manual%20Excerpt-Master.PDF - Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (item 5, .PDF, 321 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40442560&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20of%20Party%20Representatives%20to%20NTSB%20Investigation-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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