Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Ethel, WV — 2022-12-28

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Date
2022-12-28
Location
Ethel, WV, USA
Airport
6L4
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N8217M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

During landing, the airplane touched down on the runway and the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct the turn, however the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane struck a berm, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents5

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