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Aircraft Nose-Over After Landing on Wet Runway (N1841R)

Trout Lake, WA, US

On October 18, 2003, a Cessna 185 (registration N1841R) was involved in an aviation accident near Trout Lake, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway. 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

After touching down on a wet runway, an aircraft veered right, failed to respond to left rudder or left wheel braking despite functioning left brake, and nosed over after heavy braking. No mechanical failure was found.

Accident Details

During landing rollout on a wet runway, the aircraft initially veered slightly to the right. The flight crew applied left rudder and left wheel braking, but the aircraft did not respond to these inputs. Post-accident examination revealed that the left brake had been functioning, as evidenced by skid marks measuring 200 feet in length.

Subsequently, heavy braking was applied by the flight crew. This action caused the right wheel to plow into the ground, leading the aircraft to nose over. A thorough post-accident inspection of the airplane did not identify any mechanical failure or malfunction.

The sequence of events suggests that the wet runway conditions may have affected the aircraft's directional control during the landing rollout. Despite the lack of response to left rudder and left wheel braking, the left brake's operation was confirmed through the skid marks. The heavy braking on the right side resulted in the nose-over.

The investigation did not find any pre-existing issues with the aircraft's systems or structure that would have contributed to the loss of control. The specific aircraft type, registration, and other identifiers were not disclosed in the available information.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 2003 Cessna 185 accident near Trout Lake, WA?

After touching down on a wet runway, an aircraft veered right, failed to respond to left rudder or left wheel braking despite functioning left brake, and nosed over after heavy braking. No mechanical failure was found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 2003 involved a Cessna 185, registration N1841R, at Trout Lake, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the wet runway.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031103X01853. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.