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March 28, 2004 · Cessna 182T · N182VM

Perkasie, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Perkasie, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 182T
Tail Number
N182VM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA097

The airplane was landing on runway 08, a 4,215-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway. The pilot stated that after touchdown, gusting winds caused the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, and began to burrow into soft turf. The pilot was unable to steer the airplane back onto the runway surface, and it nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported the wind conditions at the airport as shifting from 090 degrees, to 150 degrees, 7 knots, gusting to 15 knots

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On March 28, 2004, at 1640 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182T, N182VM, was substantially damaged while landing at the Pennridge Airport (N70), Perkasie, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which originated from the Michael J. Smith Field (MRH), Beaufort, North Carolina. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, upon touching down on runway 08, a 4,215-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway, shifting and gusting winds caused the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, and began to burrow into soft turf. The pilot was unable to steer the airplane back onto the runway surface, and it nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The pilot reported the wind conditions at the airport as shifting from 090 degrees, to 150 degrees, 7 knots, gusting to 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EST
Nearest AirportPennridge Airport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length4215 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182T
Tail NumberN182VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data