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December 27, 2002 · Cessna 182S · N416ES

Nashville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 27, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N416ES
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA027

According to the pilot the visibility was poor due to fog, while taxiing for takeoff. The pilot stated, he missed the turn on to runway 19. The airplane rolled off the end of the taxiway down a 25-foot embankment. The reported visibility at the airport was 4 miles at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.

Full Narrative

On December 27, 2002, at 0805 central standard time, a Cessna 182S, N416ES, registered to and operated by Right Rudder LLC, rolled off the end of the taxiway down an embankment and nosed over at the John C. Tune Airport, in Nashville, Tennessee. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and instrument flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. The private pilot and right front seat passenger received minor injuries, the rear-seated passenger was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. According to the pilot the flight was taxiing for takeoff when the accident occurred. During the telephone interview, the pilot stated that visibility was poor due to fog, and while taxiing, he missed the turn to runway 19. The airplane rolled off the end of the taxiway down a 25-foot embankment. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Examination of the airplane revealed the wings, fuselage and vertical stabilizer were damaged. The pilot did not report a mechanical problem with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:05 CST
Nearest AirportJOHNTUNE (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN416ES
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data