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October 4, 1992 · Cessna 182P · N4667K
Clanton, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Clanton, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N4667K
Operator
Sullivan Archie W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA003
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS LANDING AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP NEXT TO A LAKE. HE REPORTED THAT THE SURFACE WINDS WERE GUSTY, WITH ASSOCIATED TURBULENCE. DURING THE FLARE, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. AFTER LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS LANDING AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP NEXT TO A LAKE. HE REPORTED THAT THE SURFACE WINDS WERE GUSTY, WITH ASSOCIATED TURBULENCE. DURING THE FLARE, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. AFTER LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, RESULTING IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWare Island (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN4667K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSullivan Archie W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC