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April 25, 2003 · Cessna 182P · N43VB

North Las Vegas, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N43VB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA141

Landing on runway 25 the pilot lost control of the airplane, which departed the right side of the runway and nosed over. The prevailing winds at the time of the accident were 220 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 29, and peaking at 32 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On April 25, 2003, at 1605 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N43VB, veered off the runway and nosed over while on the landing roll at the North Las Vegas, Nevada, airport. The airplane was operated by the owner/pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot sustained a minor injury, and the two passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The personal flight originated at Farmington, New Mexico, at 1330. The North Las Vegas routine aviation weather report (METAR) for the time period of the accident reported winds from 220 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 29 knots, and peaking at 32 knots. The pilot stated in his written report that he made his landing approach at 80 mph with 20 degrees of flaps. Upon the landing touchdown, the airplane was "Pushed hard to the right, and the left side and tail were lifted." This occurred twice, and the pilot countered with aft yolk input and full aileron deflection to maintain the landing flair. The airplane departed the runway and came to rest upside down.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 PDT
Nearest AirportNorth Las Vegas (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN43VB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R-25 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 25 kt, gusting 29 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data