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August 27, 1997 · Cessna 182Q · N7586S

Bullhead City, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bullhead City, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N7586S
Operator
William J Chiulli
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA306

The pilot was landing on runway 16 with the winds reported to be from 190 degrees at 15 knots. He stated that as he began rolling out from landing he had a slight crosswind. The left wing came up and the airplane turned sharply to the right. The pilot applied brakes but he did not have enough room to stop before the airplane slid down a large embankment.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,

Full Narrative

On August 27, 1997, at 1252 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N7586S, veered off the right side of the runway during the landing roll and collided with an embankment at the Bullhead City, Arizona, airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot was not injured. The flight originated at Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, Arizona, at an undetermined time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported to the Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office that when he landed on runway 16, he had a slight crosswind. He stated that as he began rolling out from the landing, the wind shifted. He said the left wing came up and the aircraft turned to the west. He said he applied brakes, but the aircraft would not stop. The pilot said that as he looked at the windsock, the winds appeared to be from 210 degrees at about 12 knots. According to the weather report taken at the time of the accident, the winds were reported to be from 190 degrees at 15 knots. Additionally, there were reports of cumulonimbus clouds in all quadrants.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:52 MST
Nearest AirportLAUGHLIN (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length7500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN7586S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam J Chiulli
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data