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July 3, 1998 · Cessna 182N · N92519

Big Creek, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Big Creek, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N92519
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA117

The pilot reported that he over flew the airstrip twice before setting up for final approach. The pilot stated that while on final approach, the airplane was high so he slipped the airplane to descend. The airplane landed within the first 1/3 of the length of the airstrip in a full stall on the main landing gear. The pilot stated that the touch down was on the left side of the centerline due to cones that were placed on the airstrip. The pilot reported that from the point of touchdown to impact with the fence, the airplane was gradually sliding to the left. The pilot tried to correct with right rudder control and braking action, however, the airplane continued to the left and collided with a fence. The pilot reported that the grass airstrip was wet and that the surface was rougher than what he had remembered from previous flights into the airstrip. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 1998, at 1930 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182N, N92519, registered to and operated by Interstate Aviation as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ran off the side of the airstrip at Big Creek, Idaho, and collided with a fence. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The other two passengers received minor injuries. The flight had originated from Lewiston, Idaho, about one hour prior to the accident. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he over flew the runway twice before setting up an approach to runway 19. The pilot stated that he was high on the final approach and slipped the airplane to descend. The airplane landed within the first 1/3 of the length of the runway in a full stall on the main landing gear. The pilot stated that the touch down was on the left side of centerline due to cones that were placed on the airstrip. The pilot reported that from the point of touchdown to impact with the fence, the airplane was gradually sliding to the left. The pilot tried to correct with right rudder control and braking action, however, the airplane continued to the left and collided with a fence. The pilot stated that the airstrip surface (grass) was wet and rougher than what he remembered from previous flights into this airstrip. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident. The Big Creek Airstrip is 3,550 feet in length with a turf surface. Landing is recommended to the south.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBIGCREEK (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN92519
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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