On September 7, 2014, a CESSNA 185 F operated by COPPER VALLEY AIR SERVICE LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Gakona, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft following the deflation of the left main landing gear tire during takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot lost directional control of a tailwheel aircraft after a tire deflated during a takeoff from a remote site.
On September 7, 2014, a Cessna 185 was performing a takeoff from a remote, off-airport location near Gakona, Alaska. During the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear tire on N432X deflated. This caused the aircraft to swerve to the left, resulting in the plane striking a tree.
The accident resulted in no injuries, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and tail.
The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft following the deflation of the left main landing gear tire during takeoff.
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