What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-07-03 involved a Cessna 195, registration N6857D, at Great Falls, MT.

Pilot Reports Loss of Directional Control During Takeoff Roll Leading to Gear Collapse (N6857D)

On July 3, 2006, a Cessna 195 (registration N6857D) was involved in an aviation accident near Great Falls, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot reported losing directional control during takeoff roll, with full left rudder and left brake ineffective. The left main landing gear folded as the airplane neared the runway edge, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while taxiing onto the runway, the wind was variable, "seeming to come from all quadrants." As the pilot lined up on the center line and slowly applied power, the airplane began veering to the right when approximately 30% power was reached.

Pilot's Actions

The pilot stated that applying full left rudder and tapping the left brake did not alter the airplane's course. The airplane continued veering toward the edge of the runway.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane approached the runway edge, the left main landing gear folded under the fuselage, causing the aircraft to settle onto the runway surface.

Damage Sustained

The left main landing gear damaged the bottom of the fuselage. Additionally, the engine mount was damaged, and the outboard four feet of the left wing were bent upward.

2006-07-03: Cessna 195 (N6857D) — Great Falls, MT