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March 10, 2004 · Cessna R182 · N7362X

Bremerton, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bremerton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N7362X
Operator
Wings Aloft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA056

The pilot reported that on his tenth touch and go landing to runway 01 he encountered some light turbulence during the base turn and then turned on final with 65 knots airspeed. He held a small amount of crosswind correction to maintain runway alignment and flared prior to touchdown. Upon settling the aircraft veered approximately 30 degrees right of the centerline departing the runway and rolling into an area of soft, wet grass. The pilot reported that he was uncertain why the veer occurred and attributed the veer to "inadvertent right braking, or possibly a crosswind gust that was under controlled." The Director of Maintenance for the Operator reported finding no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft's wheels or braking system following the accident. The airport manager reported that the winds at the time were from 020 degrees magnetic at 6 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.

Full Narrative

On March 10, 2004, approximately 1320 Pacific standard time, a Cessna R182, N7362X, registered to an individual, operated by Wings Aloft, Inc., and being flown by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a loss of control on landing roll at the Bremerton National airport, Bremerton, Washington. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was operated under 14 CFR 91, and departed from Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington, approximately noon. The airport manager at Bremerton National reported that the pilot had been conducting touch and go landings on runway 01. During the landing he lost directional control and the aircraft veered off the right (east) side of the 6,200 foot long paved runway and traveled into a soft, muddy area. During the excursion, the right wingtip impacted terrain. The airport manager reported that the winds at the time were from 020 degrees magnetic at 6 knots. The pilot reported that on his tenth touch and go landing he encountered some light turbulence during the base turn and then turned on final with 65 knots airspeed. He held a small amount of crosswind correction to maintain runway alignment and flared prior to touchdown. Upon settling the aircraft veered approximately 30 degrees right of the centerline departing the runway and rolling into an area of soft, wet grass. The pilot reported that he was uncertain why the veer occurred and that "...it could have been due to inadvertent right braking, or possibly a crosswind gust that was under controlled...." Winds reported at Bremerton National airport during the late morning and early afternoon hours were reported as follows: 1055PST 180 degrees magnetic at 05 knots 1115PST 020 degrees magnetic at 07 knots 1135PST 020 degrees magnetic at 10 knots 1155PST 030 degrees magnetic at 09 knots 1215PST 010 degrees magnetic at 06 knots 1235PST 040 degrees magnetic at 05 knots 1255PST 360 degrees magnetic at 05 knots 1315PST 060 degrees magnetic at 07 knots 1335PST 010 degrees magnetic at 07 knots 1355PST 010 degrees magnetic at 06 knots The Director of Maintenance for the Operator reported finding no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft's wheels or braking system following the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 PST
Nearest AirportBremerton National (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN7362X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings Aloft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.53 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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