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August 18, 1997 · Cessna 182Q · N86TC

Butler, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Butler, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N86TC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA236

The pilot stated that while on final approach with the flaps fully extended and under no wind conditions, the airplane floated then touched down and bounced. The airplane then touched down on the right main landing gear and began drifting off the left side of the runway. He momentarily applied power and right rudder but the airplane continued off the runway. He then reduced power, applied the brakes but was unable to stop the airplane before it collided with cleared brush off the runway and nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a mark made from the right main landing gear tire to the left of the runway centerline. The mark continued in an arc to the left and just before the left side of the runway, an additional mark from the left main landing gear is noted. Marks from both main landing gear tires was noted in the grass.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 1997, about 0900 central daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N86TC, registered to the TCM Flying Club, Inc., was substantially damaged while landing at the Butler-Choctaw County Airport, Butler, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed and activated for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated about 0600, from the Kentucky Dam State Park Airport, Gilbertsville, Kentucky. The pilot stated that he diverted from the planned destination due to physiological needs. While on final approach with the flaps fully extended and with no wind, he flared for landing. The airplane floated, touched down slightly to the left of the runway centerline then bounced and touched down on the right main landing gear. He momentarily applied power and right rudder but the airplane continued off the left side of the runway. He reduced the throttle, applied right rudder and the brakes, but he was unable to stop the airplane before a collision with cleared brush. The airplane then nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a mark made by the right main landing gear tire to the left of the runway centerline. The mark continues in an arc to the left toward the left side of the runway then just before the runway edge, a mark from the left main landing gear tire is observed. Marks were noted in the grass from the left and right main landing gears.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportButler-Choctaw Co. (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4080 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN86TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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