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May 2, 2001 · Cessna 182P · N1491S

Lake Wales, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2001
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Lake Wales, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N1491S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA050

The airplane was on final approach to land when the pilot experienced a strong crosswind. Upon landing the airplane bounced on the runway, the nose of the airplane impacted the ground and the airplane flipped inverted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On May 2, 2001, at 1030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna C182P, N1491S, flipped over during a crosswind landing on the grass strip at Chalet Suzanne Air Strip, Lake Wales, Florida. The personal flight was conducted by the pilot under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with an instrument flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airline transport pilot and his three passengers were not injured. The flight departed Ocala Regional Airport, in Ocala, Florida, at 1000. According to the pilot, during a crosswind landing on runway 36 at Chalet Suzanne Air Strip, "while making a normal approach, right after the nose lowered to the ground, the nose either hit a rock or hole. The nose pitched up and down repeatedly. The nose of the plane dug into the turf and the airplane flipped on its back". The airplane came to rest inverted. The pilot stated that the runway was rough and uneven terrain. The pilot and passengers then exited the airplane. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane. Examination of the airplane failed to disclose any mechanical malfunction or component failure. A review of recorded weather data disclosed that, weather conditions at the time of the accident showed winds 090 at 14 knots. According to The Pilot Operating Handbook, the maximum demonstrated crosswind is 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Wales Chalet Suzane (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN1491S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 66 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data