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May 17, 1996 · Cessna 182 · N661SP

Jacksonville, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N661SP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96TA160

The pilot was landing on runway 13 with winds varying from 180 to 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots. According to the pilot the airplane was pushed to the right during the landing roll. He applied left rudder to no avail. He then 'reverted to driving a car and turned the wheel to the left.' The airplane lifted off the runway with the left wing contacting the surface followed by the nose gear and the propeller. The nose gear separated and the airplane nosed over in the grass off the left side of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions which existed.

Full Narrative

On May 17, 1996, at 1140 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 182, N661SP, registered as a public use airplane to the State of Illinois - State Police, was substantially damaged following a loss of control and nose over during landing. The airplane was landing on runway 13 (5,000' x 75') at the Jacksonville Municipal Airport, Jacksonville, Illinois. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Springfield, Illinois, at 1120 cdt. The pilot stated he was flying into the Jacksonville Airport to meet his flight instructor so that he could continue his instrument flight training. He stated that upon reaching the airport area, he contacted the Jacksonville Unicom. He was informed by Unicom that the winds were 180 degrees varying to 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, and that runway 13 was in use. He stated that runway 22(grass) was being mowed and was unavailable. The pilot stated he used aileron and rudder to correct for the crosswind during the approach. He stated that during the landing roll the airplane was pushed to the right and he added more left rudder to no avail. He reported he then "...reverted to driving a car and turned the wheel to the left. This caused the wing to lift and the plane to get pushed to the left." The airplane lifted off the runway and the left wing struck the runway surface followed by the nose gear and propeller. The nose gear separated from the airplane and the airplane nosed over in the grass off the left side of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 CDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville Municipal (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN661SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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