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March 15, 2006 · Cessna 182 · N97881

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N97881
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA085

The 1,100-hour commercial pilot was taxiing to Runway 09 and as he started his left turn to the runway, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane came to rest upright in an adjacent ditch. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported from 160-165 degrees, gusting from 19 to 24 knots, with occasional higher gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.

Full Narrative

The 1,100-hour commercial pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), that he was taxiing to Runway 09, and as he started his left turn onto the runway "a gust of wind over 24-knots caused the aircraft to veer to the right and come to rest in an adjacent ditch." Additionally, he reported that at the time of the accident the winds were "19-24 knots with higher gusts coming from 160-165 degrees." Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the right wing on the airplane sustained structural damage. A review of CAP regulation 60-1 (CAP Flight Management) paragraph 2-16 states: "The maximum crosswind limit for operating CAP aircraft is that which is stated in the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) as the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity." Additionally, a review of the Cessna 182Q POH revealed that the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity is 20-knots for takeoffs, and 15-knots for landing. At 1353, the automated weather observing system at SGR, located approximately 11 nautical miles northwest, reported winds from 140 degrees at 19 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, a broken ceiling at 9,500 feet, temperature 70 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and a altimeter setting of 30.16 inches of Mercury. At 1353, the automated weather observing system at HOU, located approximately 13 nautical miles northeast, reported winds from 120 degrees at 17 knots gusting to 21 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, few clouds at 3,400 feet, scattered clouds at 9,000 feet, an overcast ceiling at 25,000 feet, temperature 66 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 52 degrees Fahrenheit, and a altimeter setting of 30.17 inches of Mercury

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportHouston-Southwest (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN97881
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470U · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 19 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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