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May 8, 2006 · Cessna 182Q · N759EF
Fort Bridger, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Bridger, WY
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759EF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA074
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 22. The pilot stated that during the landing flare, he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane departed the runway to the left and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. The wind 29 nautical miles west of the airport, was recorded as 250 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot estimated the winds, at the airport, to be 15 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 22 (6,402 feet by 80 feet, asphalt) at Fort Bridger Airport (FBR), Fort Bridger, Wyoming. The pilot stated that during the landing flare, he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane departed the runway to the left and nosed over. The pilot reported that the engine separated from its mounts, both wings were wrinkled, and the fuselage and vertical stabilizer crushed. The wind at Evanston - Unita County Airport - Burns Field (EVW), located 29 nautical miles west of FBR, was recorded as 250 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot estimated the winds at FBR to be 15 knots. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest AirportFort Bridger (1nm)
Runway22
Runway Length6402 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759EF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC