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January 17, 1992 · Cessna 182-D · N9042X

Put In Bay, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Put In Bay, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 182-D
Tail Number
N9042X
Operator
Travelair Taxi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA023

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 HE MADE A RIGHT HAND CORRECTION TO COMPENSATE FOR THE RIGHT CROSSWIND. HE STATED THAT HE SELECTED A TOUCHDOWN POINT BEYOND AN ICE COVERED SECTION OF THE RUNWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ROLLED OUT THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL EXITED THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER TO ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE CENTERLINE, BUT THE NOSEWHEEL SLID ON THE ICE, AND THE LEFT STEERING LINKAGE ARM BROKE OFF. THE LEFT WING SUBSEQUENTLY STRUCK THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CARTWHEEL AND THEN IT NOSED OVER.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTIAN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW ON THE RUNWAY AND THE GUSTY WINDS.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING LANDING ON RUNWAY 22 HE MADE A RIGHT HAND CORRECTION TO COMPENSATE FOR THE RIGHT CROSSWIND. HE STATED THAT HE SELECTED A TOUCHDOWN POINT BEYOND AN ICE COVERED SECTION OF THE RUNWAY; HOWEVER, AS HE ROLLED OUT THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL EXITED THE RUNWAY. HE STATED THAT HE APPLIED RIGHT RUDDER TO ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE CENTERLINE, BUT THE NOSEWHEEL SLID ON THE ICE, AND THE LEFT STEERING LINKAGE ARM BROKE OFF. THE LEFT WING SUBSEQUENTLY STRUCK THE GROUND CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CARTWHEEL AND THEN IT NOSED OVER.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 EST
Nearest AirportPUTINBAY (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length2870 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182-D
Tail NumberN9042X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTravelair Taxi
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 14 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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