Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Minden, NV — 2021-05-18

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Date
2021-05-18
Location
Minden, NV, USA
Airport
MEV
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N8488M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing approach, the airplane encountered a microburst or windshear. She applied full power and attempted to go-around, however despite her actions the airplane continued to descend and subsequently impacted a runway sign. The fuselage and the right horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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