# NTSB IAD96LA075: Cessna 185, N58LE, Providence, KY, May 12, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 12, 1996, 14:20 local (18:20 UTC) - Place: Providence, KY - Coordinates: 37.3903, -87.749694 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.3903&lon=-87.7497&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report December 16, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 28048 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=IAD96LA075 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28048/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA075 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors are the crosswind weather condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the intermittent binding of the left brake. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor) - landing gear,normal brake system - binding(mechanical) (contributing factor) - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Nose over, landing - roll - terrain condition - wet (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll that preceded the accident, he noted that the left brake was sticking. He proceeded to his destination and where he encountered a 90 degree left crosswind and moderate to severe turbulence. Because of the crosswind and left brake problem, the pilot decided to land on the right side of the runway. After touchdown the airplane started drifting right and the pilot applied light pressure to the left brake to compensate. The airplane veered to the left off the runway onto wet grassy terrain, and nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed tire skid marks which measured 300 to 400 feet in length, before they departed the left side of the runway. The tire skid marks continued across the grass, where they ended in front of the inverted airplane. ## Factual narrative On May 12, 1996, at about 1420 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 185, N58LE, sustained substantial damage while landing at the Providence-Webster County Airport, in Providence, Kentucky. The commercial pilot and the one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Lake Barkley Airport, in Lake Barkley, Kentucky, at about 1400. The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll at Lake Barkley Airport, it felt like the airplane's left brake was sticking. He said that when he arrived at Providence, he noted that there was a 90 degree crosswind from the left, and moderate to severe turbulence at low altitudes. The pilot stated that, because of the crosswind, and because the left brake might stick during the landing roll, he decided to land on the right side of the runway. He indicated that he hoped he would be able to compensate for any left turning/weathervaning tendencies by using the right brake. The pilot indicated that after the airplane touched down, for about the first 100 feet of the landing roll, the airplane seemed to be drifting to the right, opposite of what he had anticipated. He applied light toe pressure to the left brake to bring the airplane back in line, but the airplane veered to the left, ran off the runway, and nosed over. He stated that he attempted to initiate a go around, but was unsuccessful due to obstacles in the path of the airplane. Examination of the runway and the accident airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector revealed that the airplane touched down at approximately 800 to 1000 feet from the approach end of runway 34. The FAA Inspector stated that he found airplane tire skid marks on the left side of the runway centerline, which measured 300 to 400 feet in length. He said the tire skid marks veered to the left side of the runway and departed the runway at approximately 30 degrees left of runway heading, then traveled an additional 20 to 25 yards through grass and mud. The tire marks came to a stop about 10 feet in front of the airplane, which was inverted in the mud. (A photograph is appended.) ## Aircraft - Registration: N58LE (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Cessna 185 - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18504351 - Airframe hours: 954 - Engines: Continental IO-550-D13B 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Neil Kaufman - Registered owner: Neil E. Kaufman - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 11, 1996, 24 hours before - Departed: 1M9, LAKE BARKLEY, KY - Destination: 8M9, KY - Airport: 8M9, Providence-Webster County, runway 34, 3,800 × 70 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 46; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,236 total, 477 in this make and model, 1,073 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 310° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: I26, 32 nm away ## 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 19960512010229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960512010229A), May 12, 1996: Cessna A185F, Providence, KY, Substantial damage. On takeoff pilot realized left brake was stuck, attempted to land, ground looped, added power, go around, stalled. From the NTSB's public API. 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