CESSNA 182C near Efland, NC — 2011-10-09

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing roll at his private airfield, the airplane veered to the right, collided with a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Video
• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Reports from Federal Agencies-Witness and pilot statementsinterview
• Record of Conversation-Warrenother
• Photo 1-FAA Photo- front view of airplanephotos
• Video File-video shows a portion of the landingvideo

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