N2303Y is a 1971 Cessna A185E. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Lewiston, ID. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1978. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 1980. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 55 years old
- 1 of 258 Cessna A185E
1980
1978
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The pilot reported that during the takeoff ground roll from the private grass airstrip, the left main tire followed by the tailwheel, struck a rock that was partially hidden by the tall grass. The pilot continued the takeoff, proceeded to his destination and landed uneventfully. After landing, the airplane was examined and the rudder was found substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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