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January 22, 1998 · Cessna 182Q · N759QZ

Keeline, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Keeline, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759QZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA113

The pilot landed to the north at his private airstrip. The dirt and gravel runway was 3,300 feet long. He estimated that the wind was from the west at 10 knots. As the airplane decelerated during the landing roll, it encountered a patch of ice, snow, and mud. The airplane then veered off the right side of the runway and struck a snow bank.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.

Full Narrative

On January 22, 1998, approximately 1500 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N759QZ, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a snow bank during landing near Keeline, Wyoming. The certificated private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated near Keeline approximately 4 hours before the accident. According to the pilot, he was landing to the north at his private airstrip. The dirt and gravel runway was 3,300 feet long. He estimated the wind to be from the west at 10 knots. As the airplane decelerated during the landing roll, it hit a patch of ice, snow, and mud. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a snow bank, shearing off the nose landing gear. There was additional damage to the left wing tip, firewall, cowling, and floorboard.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3300 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759QZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data