No fatalities

17 May 2020: Cessna 185 — Winifred, MT

Winifred, MT, United States
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Probable cause

An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Causes

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation