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September 17, 2003 · Cessna 182P · N9072M

St. Louis, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N9072M
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA312

The airplane veered off the runway during the landing rollout and subsequently impacted the terrain. The pilot reported that after touchdown the airplane veered to the right and his corrective actions were unsuccessful. Subsequent to the accident, an FAA Inspector found no abnormalities with the brake system. According to the FAA Inspector, the forward spar of the right wing and its tip rib sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 2003, at 1353 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N9072M, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while landing on runway 12L (9,003 feet by 150 feet, concrete/grooved) at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), near St. Louis, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 on an instrument flight plan. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The passenger reported no injuries. The cross-country flight departed Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW), Glasgow, Kentucky, at 1135 eastern standard time. According to the pilot's written statement, the airplane touched down approximately 65 knots on the runway centerline, with the flaps fully extended. The pilot stated that during landing rollout the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and his corrective actions were unsuccessful. The pilot reported the right wing impacted the terrain prior to coming to a full stop. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the aircraft subsequent to the accident. The FAA inspector found no abnormalities with the brake system. According to the FAA inspector, the forward spar of the right wing and its tip rib sustained substantial damage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:53 CDT
Nearest AirportLambert International Airport (0nm)
Runway12L
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN9072M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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