No fatalities

14 Sep 2013: CESSNA 195A — Meadow Creek, MT

Meadow Creek, MT, United States

On 14 Sep 2013, a CESSNA 195A UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Meadow Creek, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff on a rough turf runway, an airplane bounced and swerved, leading to a departure from the runway. The right wheel collapsed after hitting a depression, causing the right wing to strike the ground, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

The pilot of an airplane reported an incident during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway. According to the pilot's account, the airplane bounced and swerved to the right shortly after beginning the takeoff roll. The pilot applied corrective inputs to counter the swerve. However, the airplane bounced a second time, and despite the pilot's control inputs, it departed the left side of the runway.

Sequence of Events

During the departure from the runway, the right wheel encountered a depression in the terrain. This caused the wheel to collapse, leading to the right wing striking the ground. The impact with the ground resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained substantial damage due to the right wing striking the ground after the right wheel collapsed. The extent of damage to other components was not specified in the pilot's report.

Pilot Report

The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The pilot also stated that there were no mechanical issues with the aircraft before the incident. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or location were provided in the source.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome