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November 14, 1994 · Cessna 182-D · N9054X
Deland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Deland, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182-D
Tail Number
N9054X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA020
THE PILOT ADDED POWER TO TAXI TO THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. HE ENCOUNTERED TWO STRONG GUSTS OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSE OVER AND CAME TO REST ON ITS NOSE. THE PILOT STATED HE DID NOT USE THE ELEVATOR, NOR THE AILERON CONTROLS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WIND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPENSATE FOR THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS DURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
On November 14, 1994, about 1330 eastern standard time, N9054X, a Cessna 182D registered to Austin Air Consultants, flipped over during taxi out for a proposed 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight at Deland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the intended flight to Zephryhills, Florida. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time. The pilot stated that as he added power to taxi onto the active runway a gust of wind flipped the airplane over and it came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportDeland Muni (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length4370 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182-D
Tail NumberN9054X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L-16F · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 14 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC