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Conventional Gear Airplane Noses Over During Checkout Flight (N61905)

Placerville, CA, US

On April 8, 1996, a Cessna 185F (registration N61905) was involved in an aviation accident near Placerville, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the CFI's failure to take adequate remedial action to preclude the loss of direction control during landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a checkout flight, a newly purchased conventional gear airplane veered right during rollout, exited the runway, and nosed over. No mechanical failures were reported.

Event

A commercial pilot had recently purchased a conventional gear airplane from a certified flight instructor (CFI). The pilot requested a checkout flight to familiarize with the aircraft.

Sequence of Events

During the checkout, the CFI verbally guided the pilot through the first landing. Subsequently, the CFI took control of the airplane with the intention of demonstrating a three-point touchdown. According to the CFI, nothing unusual occurred during the approach and touchdown except that the airplane veered to the right during the rollout. The CFI attempted to correct the veer by applying left rudder, but the airplane continued rolling to the right. The airplane departed the side of the runway, entered a dirt area, and nosed over.

Investigation Findings

No mechanical failures or malfunctions were encountered during the event. The airplane sustained damage from the nose-over, but the source does not specify the extent or occupant injuries.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Apr 1996 Cessna 185F accident near Placerville, CA?

During a checkout flight, a newly purchased conventional gear airplane veered right during rollout, exited the runway, and nosed over. No mechanical failures were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Apr 1996 Cessna 185F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Apr 1996 involved a Cessna 185F, registration N61905, at Placerville, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the CFI's failure to take adequate remedial action to preclude the loss of direction control during landing rollout.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05609. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.