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January 9, 1996 · Cessna 182J · N2916F

Waukon, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waukon, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2916F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA080

The pilot reported that while taxiing after touchdown, the airplane slid off the side of the runway, impacted a snowbank, and became inverted. He stated that the runway was covered with ice and there was a crosswind. The winds were reported from 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 27.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On January 9, 1996, at 0655 central standard time (cst), a Cessna 182J, N2916F, sustained substantial damage while taxiing after landing at Waukon Municipal Airport, Waukon, Iowa. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight originated from Ankeny, Iowa, at 0545 cst. No flight plan was on file and visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that while taxiing after touchdown, the airplane slid off the side of runway 25 (2413' x 60'), impacted a snowbank, and became inverted. The pilot stated the runway was covered with ice and there was a crosswind. A weather observation taken from Decorah Municipal Airport, located 12 NM west of Waukon, was taken 10 minutes before the time of the accident. The observation reported a measured ceiling of 1,000 overcast, ten miles viability, and winds from 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 27 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:55 CST
Nearest AirportWaukon Municipal (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2413 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2916F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind330° @ 14 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data