Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Stanley, ID — 2024-08-23

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Date
2024-08-23
Location
Stanley, ID, USA
Airport
2U7
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N9989E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while taxiing the airplane he encountered gusty wind conditions. The airplane’s propeller produced a significant amount of dust while taxiing, which then surrounded the airplane, limiting the pilot’s visibility. At the same time, a strong gust of wind turned the airplane and its left wing subsequently impacted a parked trailer near the taxiway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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