Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Skiatook, OK — 2017-03-13

Final reportCEN17LA126
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Date
2017-03-13
Location
Skiatook, OK, USA
Airport
2F6
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N6330B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Taxi

Probable cause

The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot reported that, while taxiing the airplane to the runway for departure, the airplane suddenly veered right. The pilot attempted to correct the right turn by applying the left brake; however, the attempt was unsuccessful, and the airplane subsequently exited the taxiway, entered a drainage ditch, and then came to rest upright; the left horizontal stabilizer was bent. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the landing gear brake and nosewheel steering system that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted taxi after initial veer to prevent loss of control.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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