Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182T near Waynesburg, PA — 2011-03-12

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Date
2011-03-12
Location
Waynesburg, PA, USA
Airport
WAY
Aircraft
CESSNA 182T
Registration
N65944
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he checked the wind conditions prior to landing and calculated the maximum crosswind component to be 15 knots, which included wind gusts. While on final approach, he was able to maintain runway alignment. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway surface. The airplane then nosed over in the grass, incurring structural damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot stated that he may have relaxed his diligence on keeping the airplane’s ailerons into the wind during the landing roll. He reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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