Pilot Debrief

CESSNA T182T near Yerington, NV — 2018-05-28

Final reportANC18LA039
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Date
2018-05-28
Location
Yerington, NV, USA
Airport
O43
Aircraft
CESSNA T182T
Registration
N68AX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

Loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after conducting multiple uneventful landings, he was returning for a full stop landing. He stated that the touchdown on the main wheels was normal, but immediately after the nose wheel contacted the asphalt surface, the airplane veered sharply to the left, exited the improved runway surface, and encountered an area of soft sand. The nose wheel separated from the fuselage, and the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The airplane's wreckage was disposed of without the National Transportation Safety Board's knowledge or consent. Because the airplane was not available for examination, it could not be determined if a mechanical failure or malfunction occurred.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have executed a go-around after the initial touchdown.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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