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June 29, 2001 · Cessna 182P · N7336Q

Mesa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N7336Q
Operator
Yost Clinton C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA224

During takeoff the airplane lost directional control, landed on the left side of the runway, collided with a ditch, crossed back over the runway, and came to rest on the right side of the runway. The pilot reported that a wind disturbance turned him to the left of the runway and made it hard to control the airplane. He stated the winds were reported as 40 degrees off to the right of the runway heading at 11 knots and there were no gusts. The closest weather reporting station was Phoenix Sky Harbor airport (PHX) about 17 statute miles east of Mesa airport, and at 1156, was reporting the winds to be 250 at 13 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2001, at 1215 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182P, N7336Q, veered off the runway and collided with a ditch while landing at Mesa, Arizona. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the certificated private pilot was not injured. Structures, Inc., was operating the airplane as a personal flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 at the time of the accident. The local flight had originated from Falcon Field, Mesa, about 1210. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he landed on runway 22R. Between the landing and takeoff of a touch-and-go landing, he retracted the flaps, applied full throttle, and turned off the carburetor heat. He did not verify that the trim was in the correct takeoff position. After liftoff, the airplane lost directional control, landed to the left of the runway, crossed back over the runway, and came to rest on the right side of the runway. The pilot stated the winds were reported as 40 degrees to the right of the runway heading at 11 knots, and there were no gusts. The closest weather reporting station was Phoenix Sky Harbor airport (PHX) about 17 statute miles east of Mesa airport, and at 1156, was reporting the winds to be 250 at 13 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm)
Runway22R
Runway Length3801 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN7336Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYost Clinton C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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